The Islamic Republic’s proxy war against Israel is well-known. Yet, less understood is the strong support for Israel among the Iranian people in its conflict with Palestinian terrorist groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Lebanese Hezbollah.

This paradoxical stance, puzzling to many observers, reveals a complex interplay of social and political factors.

At its core, this support highlights a significant public sentiment against the Islamic Republic’s regional policies and proxy wars with Israel.