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Iraq and the Persian Gulf are geographically and strategically linked as part of the 'Axis of Resistance' network [1], [2], and are both impacted by Iranian military operations and GPS interference [3]. Furthermore, Iran's influence in Iraq following the collapse of the Saddam Hussein regime has significantly altered the strategic landscape of the Persian Gulf [4].
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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' is a network of forces supported by the IRGC-QF that extends from the Persian Gulf through Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq to the eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea to counter Iran's state adversaries.
claimThe 'Axis of Resistance' is a network of forces supported by the IRGC-QF that extends from the Persian Gulf through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon to the eastern Mediterranean Sea to counter Iran's state adversaries.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
accountThe 2025–2026 Iran War involved the extensive use of GPS spoofing and jamming by Iranian state and proxy forces, which impacted maritime, aviation, and military operations across the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iraq/Iran airspace.