Iran's Axis of Resistance in Disarray After Khamenei's Killing

The Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Disrupts Regional Alliances

The assassination of Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, has left the 'axis of resistance' in a state of chaos. This network, which was crucial for Tehran, is now fragmented and struggling to maintain unity. Groups like Hezbollah, Houthis, and Popular Mobilisation Forces are facing internal pressures as they lose a central figure and face potential threats from both external forces and their own governments.

With the loss of Khamenei’s leadership, these groups must now navigate a new strategic reality. In Lebanon, Hezbollah is physically isolated due to the collapse of Syria's Bashar al-Assad regime. In Yemen, the Houthis are dealing with both external threats and internal pressures from the internationally recognized government. In Iraq, militias aligned with Iran are at risk of conflict with the US and the Iraqi state.

This shift leaves the region in a dangerous unpredictability. The 'axis of resistance' is no longer a cohesive force but a collection of angry, heavily armed groups each struggling to survive without clear orders from Tehran.