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Saudi Arabia and Hezbollah are linked through their roles in regional geopolitical conflicts, where Hezbollah acts as a proxy for Iran [1], [2] and Saudi Arabia actively counters this Iranian influence through diplomatic and military interventions [3], [4].
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Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran's 'forward defense' doctrine historically relied on the threat of multiple proxy fronts—such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Saudi Arabia, and Iraqi militias against US bases—to deter attacks on Iran.