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The Islamic Republic of Iran is a central actor in the Middle East, exerting regional influence and projecting power through a network of proxies and militias as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. Furthermore, the geopolitical stability and military balance of the Middle East are directly shaped by Iran's strategic activities and its proxy infrastructure, as noted in [5] and [6].
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The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org 1 fact
claimThe defining force shaping the Middle East is a layered system of proxy warfare, asymmetric confrontation, and strategic ambiguity led primarily by the Islamic Republic of Iran, rather than conventional interstate war.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran has historically projected power in the Middle East through a network of proxies, including Hezbollah and Hamas, which have dominated regional security calculations for the past 40 years.