A Proxy Without a Purpose: Hizballah and the Iran Crisis

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.