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The IRGC-QF maintains an active presence and operational partnerships in Lebanon, as evidenced by its Levant Corps organization [1] and its role in supporting the 'Axis of Resistance' network that extends through the country [2]. Furthermore, the IRGC-QF is explicitly identified as being active in Lebanon [3] and utilizes the region for its proxy group operations and base infrastructure [4].

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War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org CSIS 14 facts
claimThe IRGC-QF has expanded its operational areas beyond traditional partners in Lebanon and Iraq to include active operations in Yemen and Syria.
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) has increased the size and capabilities of the militias it supports in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
referenceThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) brief analyzes the activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) by compiling a database of Iranian proxy groups, analyzing satellite imagery of bases in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, and compiling a database of Israeli attacks against targets in Syria.
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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) is active in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) has increased the size and capabilities of the militias it supports in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) utilizes a network of proxy groups, satellite imagery of bases in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, and data on Israeli attacks against targets in Syria to gauge Iranian force posture and regional activities.
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) is active in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and Syria.
claimThe IRGC-QF has expanded its operational areas from traditional countries like Lebanon and Iraq to include countries like Yemen and Syria.
claimThe IRGC-QF is organized into regional sections including the Ramazan Corps (Iraq), Levant Corps (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel), Rasulallah Corps (Arabian Peninsula), and Ansar Corps (Afghanistan).
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) maintains partnerships with foreign forces in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
claimThe Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) maintains partnerships with foreign forces in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, and Afghanistan.
claimThe IRGC-QF is organized into regional corps, including the Ramazan Corps (Iraq), Levant Corps (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel), Rasulallah Corps (Arabian Peninsula), and Ansar Corps (Afghanistan).
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.