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Iran Prioritizes Hezbollah Funding Over Domestic Crisis

11/27/2025

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Iran has sent nearly $1 billion to Hezbollah in four months.
The regime faces severe domestic crises, including water shortages and power outages.
Researcher Beni Sabti of the Institute for National Security Studies says Iran prioritizes funding regional proxies over public services.
Sabti warns Iran's commitment to terrorism is central to its political identity, making it unlikely to change course.

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Iran has sent nearly $1 billion to Hezbollah in four months.
The regime faces severe domestic crises, including water shortages and power outages.
Researcher Beni Sabti of the Institute for National Security Studies says Iran prioritizes funding regional proxies over public services.
Sabti warns Iran's commitment to terrorism is central to its political identity, making it unlikely to change course.