Iran
Hamas and Hezbollah are both called Iranian proxies. One was created by Iran. The other was adopted. That distinction — who owns what, and how much autonomy each retains — changes everything about how the current war plays out.
Iran
Five distinct movements, five countries, five different relationships with Tehran. The Axis of Resistance isn't a monolith — understanding which parts Iran created and which it adopted changes how the whole conflict reads.
Iran
Gaddafi disarmed and died. Saddam had nothing and died. North Korea kept its weapons and is untouchable. Iran's hardliners drew a devastatingly simple lesson — and it's not irrational.