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Asa’ib Ahl al-Haqq is identified as an ideologically radical group influenced by Iran [1] and has historically fought on behalf of Iranian interests in foreign conflicts [2], though recent accounts suggest the group may prioritize its own political and economic interests over its role as an Iranian proxy [3], [4].
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Iran's Proxy Strategy and the Extent of Surrogate Autonomy - AHS alexanderhamiltonsociety.org 2 facts
claimIran's authoritative capacity is limited to ideologically radical groups it influences, such as Kata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haqq.
accountKata’ib Hezbollah and Asa’ib Ahl al-Haqq have fought on behalf of Iranian interests in foreign conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the 2006 Lebanese-Israeli War.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
accountProminent Iraqi militias, such as Asa’ib ahl al-Haq (AAH), have announced their readiness to disarm under pressure from the United States, indicating a focus on protecting their own political and economic interests in Iraq rather than acting as tools of Iran.
accountProminent Iraqi militias, such as Asa’ib ahl al-Haq (AAH), have announced their readiness to disarm under pressure from the United States, demonstrating a focus on their own political and economic interests in Iraq rather than acting as a tool of Iran.