Structural support and regional alliances sustain Iran and Hezbollah amid regional conflicts
Original framing: “Opinion: Iran and Hezbollah’s resilience defeated the US and Israel” — Middle East Eye
In many non-Western contexts, resistance movements like Hezbollah are often framed not as threats but as national or regional actors asserting sovereignty against external interference. In Lebanon, Hezbollah is seen by many as a defender of the country's independence from Israeli and US influence.
The resilience of Iran and Hezbollah is not a result of isolated willpower but is embedded in a complex web of state sponsorship, regional alliances, and historical memory.
This narrative is shaped by power structures that benefit from maintaining regional instability and obscuring the role of external actors. To move toward sustainable peace, it is essential to engage in inclusive dialogue, support local peacebuilding, and address the structural drivers of conflict. The trickster lens reveals the paradox of framing a state-sponsored militia as a lone survivor in a conflict where multiple powers are deeply involved. A cross-cultural and historical understanding is necessary to move beyond binary narratives and toward systemic solutions.