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Tehran's Arms in Africa The Guards Adopt Hezbollah Tactics
Intelligence reports reveal that Iran is seeking to expand its influence in Africa by forming armed militias that rely on religious ideology and political loyalty. The goal is to compensate for its losses in the Middle East and to utilize the continent's economic resources, especially precious metals and advanced technologies. Iran’s strategic approach depends on a tripartite network involving academic institutions, media outlets, and parallel networks, modeled after Hezbollah and the Houthis. These efforts aim to promote Shia ideology and establish armed groups, starting with light weapons and progressing to heavy weaponry, while exploiting the security vacuum created by the waning Western influence and the strong popular support for local armies. The objectives include maintaining a sustainable Iranian presence in Africa, strengthening economic and diplomatic influence, and using Sudan and East Africa as corridors for military positioning and weapon transfers, all in an effort to counter Western influence and regional rivals.
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