Iran’s military vows to continue backing resistance groups in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq despite US ceasefire agreement

Aman Shukla — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:50:24 +0000

Iran’s military has firmly stated it will continue supporting resistance groups in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq, signaling that the two-week US-Iran ceasefire does not extend to Tehran’s regional proxy networks.

The declaration comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary truce, which includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a pause in U.S. airstrikes on Iranian territory.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Axis of Resistance

In a clear message, Iran’s armed forces — including the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — reiterated their commitment to backing allied groups across the region, commonly referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.”

These groups include:

Hezbollah in Lebanon
Hamas and other factions in Palestine
Houthis (Ansar Allah) in Yemen
Islamic Resistance in Iraq and other Shia militias in Iraq

The statement emphasizes that Iran views support for these allies as a core strategic policy that remains unchanged, even as direct U.S.-Iran tensions see a temporary de-escalation.

Potential Challenge to the Two-Week Ceasefire

This position creates a nuanced situation for the fragile ceasefire:

The US-Iran agreement focuses primarily on halting direct strikes between the two countries and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
However, it does not appear to cover Iran’s indirect support for proxy forces.

This aligns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s earlier clarification that the truce excludes Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu has maintained that Israel will continue targeting threats from Iranian-backed groups.

Earlier today, Iraq’s Islamic Resistance announced it would halt its own activities for two weeks in alignment with the broader de-escalation. It remains to be seen whether Iran’s latest vow will influence proxy behavior on the ground.

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Iran’s military vows to continue backing resistance groups in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq despite US ceasefire agreement

Iran Reaffirms Support for Axis of Resistance

Potential Challenge to the Two-Week Ceasefire