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The United States is directly involved in the context of Iran's proxy networks, as these groups are utilized to target the U.S. indirectly [1] and are viewed by Iran as a deterrent against U.S. pressure [2]. Furthermore, U.S. policy toward Iran is explicitly described as needing a bipartisan rethink to address the security challenges posed by these proxy networks [3], [4].

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Iran's Regional Proxies: Reshaping the Middle East and ... isdp.eu Institute for Security and Development Policy 1 fact

claimIran utilizes its entrenched relationships with proxy groups to target the United States indirectly, allowing Iran to maintain plausible deniability.

We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative 1 fact

perspectiveA Foreign Policy analysis posits that Iran views its proxy groups as a deterrent against U.S. and Israeli pressure, though these groups face internal pressures from war-exhausted populations and fears of being targeted.