Axis of Resistance ↔ Syria

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Syria is a core component of the 'Axis of Resistance,' serving as a key member of the Iran-led coalition and a vital geographic corridor for the network's operations, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3].

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The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com The New Yorker 3 facts

claimThe Axis of Resistance expanded to include support for Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.

claimThe Axis of Resistance is an informal Iran-led military coalition in the Middle East that includes Hezbollah, the Houthis, Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias like the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.

claimThe Axis of Resistance coalition includes Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, various Iraqi Shiite militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and Sunni militants including Hamas.

War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 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's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu Modern Diplomacy 1 fact

claimIran maintains the 'Axis of Resistance,' a coalition including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, and various Iraqi Shiite militias, to counter Israeli and Western influence.

Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Los Angeles Times 1 fact

claimMost groups within the 'Axis of Resistance' are composed of members of the Shiite branch of Islam, which forms major populations in the 'Shiite Crescent' stretching from Iran through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon.

Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info E-International Relations 1 fact

claimIran utilizes a network of allied militias and proxy forces, collectively known as the Axis of Resistance, to project power and oppose Israel and the United States across Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.