A Proxy Without a Purpose: Hizballah and the Iran Crisis

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The article analyzes Hizballah's strategic value to Iran amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, arguing that despite its theoretical importance as Iran's premier proxy, it offers limited practical utility in a full-scale war scenario. After two difficult years including Israeli operations across southern Lebanon and Beirut, Hizballah is largely on the defensive. Nearly every scenario emerging from the current confrontation threatens rather than benefits Hizballah's future existence.

What use to Iran is Hizballah in the event of all-out war against the regime? In principle, a great deal. In practice, not so much. The ongoing U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran raises not only what would happen to and be done by Iran, but also the very future and existence of its crown jewel proxy, Hizballah in Lebanon. Almost any conceivable scenario that emerges from this confrontation represents a threat rather than an opportunity for Hizballah, further destabilizing the group and forcing it on the defensive.It has been a difficult couple of years for Hizballah. In 2024, it The post A Proxy Without a Purpose: Hizballah and the Iran Crisis appeared first on War on the Rocks.