In a Changing Middle East, What Role Do Iran’s Partners Play?

Several of Iran’s long-standing regional partners — Hizballah, the Assad regime, and Hamas — have been significantly weakened or collapsed. This reality is likely one factor behind the Israeli decision to strike Iran earlier this month. However, Iran still has a capable partner in Yemen’s Houthis, and it retains a degree of regional influence. Amidst a shifting regional environment — which predates the current war with Iran and will have implications well into the future — we asked four experts to assess the current state of Iran’s partners and how they fit into Iran’s broader regional strategy.Read more below. Maria Fantappie

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