Iranian-backed "Axis of Resistance" crumbles after decades of funding, arming

For decades, the Iranian regime has forged a powerful network of regional allies, known as the 'Axis of Resistance' or 'Axis of Steadfastness.' The axis evolved into a diverse coalition of groups and armed forces, centrally featuring Hizbullah, Hamas, the Houthis, Iraqi militias and the former Syrian regime. However, the axis has suffered severe blows and largely disintegrated over the last two years. Operation Epic Fury, a major US-Israel offensive against Iranian regime targets on February 28, resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The weakening began in Gaza with the elimination of the Hamas threat following the 2023 war. Hizbullah suffered a crushing defeat with most of its leadership, including Hassan Nasrallah, killed. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria instantly unraveled an alliance that had endured for over 46 years. Analysts believe that the members are now in sheer survival mode.