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The Persian Gulf and Lebanon are linked as key geographic anchors of the 'Axis of Resistance' network supported by the IRGC-QF [1], [2]. Furthermore, both locations are identified as critical zones for potential military escalation and security instability involving Iran, Hezbollah, and regional state actors [3], [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.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimNegotiating nations were concerned that Israel would take preemptive military action against suspected nuclear facilities in Iran, potentially triggering reprisals by Lebanon-based Hezbollah or disruptions to oil transport in the Persian Gulf.
Three Scenarios for the Middle East Crisis, and How to Prepare for ... supplychainbrain.com 1 fact
claimThe 'significant escalation' scenario involves an intensifying U.S.-Israeli campaign to destroy Iran's military capability, with Israel pursuing broader security objectives in Lebanon and elsewhere, while pressure increases on Persian Gulf states and groups like the Houthis in Yemen and Hezbollah in Lebanon threaten to expand the conflict to the Red Sea and eastern Mediterranean.