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Iran's 'Strategic Depth' Doctrine Under Growing Pressure

Original: Iran Regime’s “Strategic Depth” Under Pressure: How External Expansion Became a Pillar of Survival

Analysis from Iran-focused commentary argues that Tehran's policy of building influence abroad through allied militias and partners in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen has become a pillar of regime survival. It contends this 'strategic depth' is now under strain after setbacks to Iran's regional network, raising questions about the government's stability and foreign policy direction.

Why now: Ongoing debate about the weakening of Iran's regional proxy network and what it means for the regime's hold on power.

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