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The 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq fundamentally altered Iran's security environment [1] and created a power vacuum that allowed Iran to expand its regional influence [2], [3] by coordinating with Iraqi Shiite militias [4], [5] and capitalizing on the resulting instability [6].
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The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 2 facts
claimThe 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, which eliminated the Baathist government, was a key factor in the convergence of diverse Iraqi Shiite militias under Iranian coordination.
claimHistorically, Iran's most valuable strategic openings have resulted from missteps by the United States and its regional partners, such as the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimThe 2003 US invasion of Iraq resulted in chaos and insurgency, a scenario that Iran's leadership seeks to avoid.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 1 fact
claimThe US-led invasions of Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003, combined with President George W. Bush labeling Iran as part of the 'axis of evil,' fundamentally altered Iran's security environment and forced a reassessment of its regional priorities.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
accountThe Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, was based in Iran during the rule of Saddam Hussein and returned to Iraq following the 2003 U.S. invasion.
Domestic and International Factors Affecting Iranian Foreign Policy ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceAnoushiravan Ehteshami published 'Iran's International Posture After the Fall of Baghdad' in the Middle East Journal in 2004, analyzing Iran's foreign policy shifts following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.