Iran'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.

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  Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations

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• Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations www.e-ir.info E-International Relations via serper

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