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The Badr Organization is identified as Iran's oldest proxy in Iraq [1], which Iran supports to buy influence in the region [2]. Furthermore, the group maintains a historical connection to Iran, having been based there during the rule of Saddam Hussein [3], and continues to collaborate with Iran as part of a network of regional groups [4].
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Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 1 fact
claimIran buys influence in Iraq by supporting loyal groups like the Badr Organization, while navigating nationalistic trends.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
claimThe Badr Organization, one of the largest Shiite militias and Iran's oldest proxy in Iraq, has not joined the war, as its leaders are part of the Iraqi government and benefit from lucrative oil contracts.
Iran's Global Posture Hides Domestic Insecurities carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimIran collaborates with regional groups including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Badr Organization and Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen, based on shared enmity toward Israel and the United States.
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.