This podcast looks at the loose coalition of allies and proxies, sworn against Israeli and US influence, that's been shaping events in the Middle East for decades.

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Its ability to disrupt has been highlighted in the context of the current Gaza war. In this episode, we take you to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Gaza to untangle the web of Tehran’s influence, operations and explore its potential to thrive in times of crisis.

00:00 Introduction
02:50 Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF)
13:50 Iranian influence in Syria
21:24 Hezbollah
29:02 Hamas
35:52 Houthis
48:42 Future of the “Axis of Resistance”

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg
Editor: Judy King
Original music: Pete Cunningham
Sound engineer: Nigel Dix
Video producer: Suniti Singh

Watch part one on the Iranled network shaping Middle East events here    • The Iranled network shaping Middle E...  

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