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Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’: The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts
- Iran-backed militias span Lebanon, Gaza, Iraq and Yemen, forming a regional power network.
- The Axis of Resistance receives military, financial and technical support from Tehran.
- Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis are central groups linked to Iran’s proxy network.
- Hezbollah is described as Iran’s “jewel in the crown” of proxies in Lebanon.
- Houthis, officially Ansar Allah, are Yemen-based and receive Iranian support.
- Iraqi militias linked to Iran form part of the Popular Mobilization Forces.
- The article contrasts Shiite and Sunni groups despite shared opposition to U.S. and Israel.
- Trump cited Iran’s proxies when announcing U.S.-Israeli attacks in 2016.
- The piece notes Hamas’ control of Gaza since 2007 and its role in the 2023 cross-border attacks.
- Iran’s proxies are described as regional projections of Tehran’s power.
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