Listen 0:00 / 0:00 − 1.0x + Default ReadyThe antecedents of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s regional network of allies can be traced to the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. The Wartime Roles of Iran’s Regional AlliesAs early as the third day of the 2026 war, Hezbollah officially joined in by launching attacks towards northern Israel. Likely Future Trajectory of the RelationshipWhat, then, does all of this mean for the future of Iran’s relations with its regional allies? This would not only demonstrate Iran’s continued commitment to its regional partners but also minimise the potential political consequences of supporting them. A stronger Iranian standing would bode well for its regional partners and potentially embolden them politically, while raising their expectations of greater Iranian support.