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Islamic Republic of Iran
Also known as: Iran, Islamic Republic
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 6 facts
claimThe leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is aware that regional actors such as Tel Aviv, Ankara, and Riyadh are capitalizing on Iran's waning influence.
claimBetween 2011 and 2023, the Islamic Republic of Iran utilized military tools, both directly and through proxies, to secure strategic gains and solidify its role as a power broker in the Middle East by exploiting the instability of the Arab Spring uprisings.
accountFollowing the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Islamic Republic of Iran established a network of armed militias by cultivating allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, and Shiite parties in Iraq.
accountStarting in 2011, the Islamic Republic of Iran provided critical support to Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, ensuring its survival during the civil war.
claimThe leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, is aware that actors such as Tel Aviv, Ankara, and Riyadh are capitalizing on Iran's waning influence.
accountThe Islamic Republic of Iran supported Hezbollah during the Lebanese protests of 2019–2021 and supported Iraq’s ruling Shiite factions during the mass protests of 2019, allowing these allies to maintain their grip on power through 2023.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 4 facts
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran has utilized Hamas to prevent peace and long-term stability between Palestinians and Israelis, thereby prolonging the conflict to support the regime's foundational interests.
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran's regional position and proxy network have deteriorated over the two years preceding the conflict.
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran has provided direct financial and material support to Hamas for over twenty years, establishing the group as a chief proxy.
accountThe Islamic Republic of Iran undermined the 1990s Oslo process, militarized the Second Intifada in the early 2000s, and transformed the post-2005 Israeli withdrawal from Gaza into a 'resistance' citadel.
Escalation with Iran: Understanding the Regional and Global ... thesoufancenter.org 2 facts
claimMojtaba Khamenei issued his first statement as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the United States.
claimThe U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has expanded beyond the Islamic Republic, affecting many countries in the region as of March 19, 2026.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 2 facts
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran is maintaining internal cohesion despite the elimination of top military leadership and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) generals, due to its institutional structure, power networks, and decentralized command centers delegated to provincial governors.
accountA massive US-Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran killed more than 1,000 Iranians and resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Guide, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with other senior figures in his inner circle on February 28.
The axis of instability: Iran, proxy warfare and the fragmenting ... jns.org Feb 19, 2026 2 facts
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran leads a system of proxy warfare, asymmetric confrontation, and strategic ambiguity that serves as the defining force shaping the Middle East.
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran's 'axis of instability' is a deliberate architecture designed to erode sovereignty, weaken state systems, and challenge Western influence without triggering full-scale war.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info Feb 14, 2026 2 facts
Deterrence and Escalation Dynamics with Iran: Insights from Four ... washingtoninstitute.org Feb 20, 2026 2 facts
claimFor decades, the United States has struggled to counter Iran's asymmetric way of war due to a failure to understand the Islamic Republic's military modus operandi and fears of triggering a prolonged Middle East conflict.
referenceMilitary expert Michael Eisenstadt reviews recent conflicts involving the United States, Israel, Iran, and Iranian proxies to analyze the Islamic Republic's historical approach to deterrence and escalation management.
The Broadening Conflict: Security Developments and Regional ... mei.edu Mar 13, 2026 1 fact
claimMojtaba Khamenei, the newly selected supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has discussed activating additional conflict fronts and maintaining the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Miscellanea: The War in Iran - A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry acoup.blog Mar 25, 2026 1 fact
claimThe Islamic Republic of Iran is an institutional regime rather than a personalist regime, meaning the death of individual leaders is unlikely to cause the collapse of the government.
How Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties go back decades middleeasteye.net Feb 2, 2026 1 fact
accountJeffrey Epstein formed a short-lived business partnership with J. Stanley Pottinger, a former US Department of Justice official who was investigated for his role in dealing arms to the Islamic Republic of Iran.