Iran faces battlefield isolation as its ‘Axis of Resistance’ stays silent in fight with Israel

Following direct strikes by Israel on Iranian soil, a significant escalation occurred, yet Iran's allied network, the "Axis of Resistance," has largely remained inactive. Hezbollah is focused on rebuilding, Hamas is weakened, Iraqi militias prioritize economic interests, and the Houthis are cautious. This hesitancy among Iran's partners, combined with global calls for de-escalation, presents Tehran with a critical juncture.