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Iraq and the Houthi movement are both identified as key components of Iran's regional proxy network, often cited together alongside other groups like Hezbollah and Hamas [1], [2], [3]. Furthermore, both are involved in ongoing regional conflicts and military strategies directed by or aligned with Iranian interests [4], [5], [6], and the Iraqi government has officially designated the Houthi movement as a terrorist organization [7].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
claimIsrael's current military focus is countering Shiite militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen to limit Iranian regional leverage.
claimIran facilitated Hamas’s October 7, 2023, assault and enabled rocket and drone strikes by Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shiite militias in Iraq through the provision of weapons and logistical support.
claimIsrael's current strategic focus is countering Shiite militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen to limit Iranian regional leverage.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 3 facts
claimThe regional conflict involving Iran includes the war in Yemen, the Houthi use of ballistic missiles against Saudi Arabia, an escalating conflict with Israel in Syria, the growth of Shia militia forces in Iraq, targeted assassinations, and cyberattacks.
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (specifically the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
claimForces supported by the IRGC-QF include Lebanese Hezbollah, the Hashd al-Sha’abi in Iraq (including the Badr Organization, Kata’ib Hezbollah, and Asaib Ahl al-Haq), militia forces in Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, Liwa Fatemiyoun from Afghanistan, Liwa Zainabyoun from Pakistan, and groups in Palestinian territory such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimIran's proxy network includes Lebanese Hezbollah, Palestinian militant organizations such as Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and Yemen’s Houthi movement.
claimIran maintains a network of non-state armed organizations across the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Shia militias in Iraq and Syria, and the Houthi movement in Yemen.
The Implications Of Iran's Failed Proxy Strategy - Hoover Institution hoover.org 1 fact
claimIran's remaining proxy groups, including the Houthis in Yemen and Shiite militias in Syria and Iraq, have been degraded.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
accountIn November 2025, the Iraqi government designated both Hezbollah and the Houthi movement as terrorist organisations.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
claimIran maintains pressure on adversaries by creating threats near their borders, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shia militants in Iraq.
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.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
accountHezbollah, Iraq's Shiite militias, and the Houthis largely refrained from joining the conflict against Israel, with the Houthis firing only a few missiles before turning silent following their own conflict with the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Yemen.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimIran's proxy network, which includes Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza/Palestine, the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq, and the Houthi movement in Yemen, has historically functioned as a 'ring of fire' to provide strategic depth and a buffer against direct conflict on Iranian soil.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 1 fact
claimThe primary elements of Iran's proxy network include Hezbollah in Lebanon, Hamas in Gaza, the Syrian government under the Assad family, Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.