Iran Seeks to Preserve Weakened Influence Network in Middle East

Iran aims to maintain its regional influence through a network of allied groups including Hezbollah in Lebanon, militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen. Despite operating in diverse environments, these groups allow Iran to challenge adversaries without direct military involvement. Recent conflicts have weakened this network, making Iraq a critical test for Tehran's strategy to sustain its influence by managing partners, replacing losses, funding operations despite sanctions, and tolerating uncontrollable allies.

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