Iran's Iraqi Proxies Hesitate to Join War, Network Weakened by Assassinations & Shifting Loyalties

• Despite decades of Iranian investment, many Iraqi proxies are reluctant to join the war against the US and Israel, awaiting orders that haven't come.
• The "Axis of Resistance" is weakened by targeted assassinations of key leaders like Qassem Soleimani and Hassan Nasrallah, and the loss of Syria as a supply line.
• Iraqi militia commanders are increasingly prioritizing political power, economic interests, and avoiding sanctions over fighting for Iran.
• Limited attacks claimed by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq have caused no significant damage, with most missile/drone attacks originating directly from Iran.
• The fall of Assad's regime in Syria and the deaths of Soleimani and Nasrallah have severely impacted the coordination and effectiveness of Iran's regional proxy network.