It is apparent that the Hamas assault on Israel yesterday was enabled with support and arms given by Iran

Experts argue that Iran's support was essential to Hamas's ability to carry out the attack.


Iran has close links to both Hamas and Hezbollah, two Shia Muslim militant groups that are designated as terrorist organizations by the United States and other countries. Iran provides Hamas and Hezbollah with financial and military support, and the two groups share a common ideology of opposition to Israel and the United States.


Iran's support for Hamas dates back to the early 1990s, when Hamas was founded. Iran provided Hamas with financial and military assistance, and helped to train Hamas militants in guerrilla warfare and bomb-making. Iran also provided Hamas with weapons, including rockets and mortars.


Iran's support for Hamas has been intermittent over the years, but it has generally remained strong. In recent years, Iran has provided Hamas with tens of millions of dollars in annual aid, and has helped Hamas to develop its rocket arsenal.


Iran's support for Hamas has been condemned by Israel and its allies, who accuse Iran of fueling violence in the Middle East. Iran has defended its support for Hamas, arguing that Hamas is a legitimate resistance movement that is fighting against Israeli occupation.


Iran's support for Hezbollah is even closer than its support for Hamas. Hezbollah was founded by Iran in the early 1980s, and has been a key ally of Iran ever since. Iran provides Hezbollah with significant financial and military assistance, and the two groups share a common ideology of opposition to Israel and the United States.


Hezbollah is a much more powerful and sophisticated military force than Hamas. Hezbollah has a large arsenal of rockets and missiles, and its fighters have been trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. 


Hezbollah is also involved in a wide range of other activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering.


Iran's support for Hezbollah has been condemned by Israel and its allies, who accuse Iran of creating and arming a terrorist organization that is a threat to regional security. Iran has defended its support for Hezbollah, arguing that Hezbollah is a legitimate resistance movement that is fighting against Israeli occupation.


The relationship between Iran and Hamas is complex and has evolved over time. Iran has provided Hamas with financial and military support since the early 1990s, and the two groups share a common ideology of opposition to Israel and the United States.


The link between Hamas and Hezbollah is their shared patron, Iran. 


Iran provides both groups with financial, military, and ideological support. Hamas and Hezbollah also share a common goal of opposing Israel and the United States.


In addition to their shared patron, Hamas and Hezbollah have also cooperated directly on a number of occasions. 


For example, during the 2006 Lebanon War, Hamas and Hezbollah coordinated their attacks against Israel. Hamas has also provided Hezbollah with training and logistical support.


Here are some specific examples of the direct link between Hamas and Hezbollah:


Hamas and Hezbollah have exchanged military personnel and training.

Hamas and Hezbollah have shared intelligence and weapons.

Hamas and Hezbollah have coordinated their operations against Israel.

Hamas and Hezbollah have provided each other with logistical support.


Iran's links to Hamas and Hezbollah are a major source of concern for Israel and its allies. Iran's support for these groups enables them to carry out attacks against Israel and other countries, and destabilizes the region.


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