Iran’s Regional Influence Through Proxy Groups

Iran exerts influence across the Middle East through alliances with various political and militant groups.

These groups are often described as part of Iran’s “Axis of Resistance.”

Key allies include:

• Hezbollah in Lebanon

• Hamas in Gaza

• Houthis in Yemen

These organizations allow Iran to project power without direct conventional warfare.

Hezbollah’s Role

Hezbollah is one of Iran’s most powerful allies.

Based in Lebanon, the group possesses:

• Tens of thousands of rockets

• Advanced anti-tank weapons

• Combat experience from the Syrian civil war

Israel considers Hezbollah one of its greatest military threats.

March 7, 2026 | 7:54 pm