Hafez al-Assad and Lebanon's Opening to Tehran

Hafez al-Assad's opening of Lebanon's gate to Tehran contributed to strengthening Iranian influence in the region, as early Syrian support for Hezbollah and facilitating the entry of the Lebanese Revolutionary Guard into Lebanon to train Shia groups helped shape the Axis of Resistance extending from Tehran to Beirut. Iranian and Damascus interventions also played a crucial role in escalating the military and on-the-ground capabilities of Shia militias, leading to a shift in the regional balance of power and a close connection between Lebanon, the Axis of Resistance, and Iran's interests.

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