State Sponsors of Terrorism Essay Example

countries ("Country Reports 2014", 2015).

Iran heavily depends on Syria as a crucial route to supply Lebanese Hizballah, which is an essential part of its 'resistance' front. According to UN estimates ("Narcotics Control Reports", 2016; "Country Reports 2014", 2015), Iran continued providing financial support, training, and weapons to Iraqi Shia and Afghan fighters in 2014, resulting in the death toll of over 191,000 people in Syria. Iran has publicly admitted sending members of the IRGC as advisors to Syria. Media sources have reported that some militia members trained by the IRGC-QF are participating in combat operations. Similarly, despite its commitment to supporting Iraq's stabilization, Iran has increased funding and training for Iraqi Shia militia affiliates due to ISIL's advancement in specific regions.

Iran is actively supporting various terrorist groups, such as the Jihad affiliates in Palestine and Iraq. This support includes financial aid, training, and weapons. The Iranian government openly backs organizations like Al-Qaeda and provides training and advisory services outside of Iraq. Iran also assists terrorist groups in creating advanced improvised explosive devices. Despite efforts by the US and the UN to halt its nuclear activities, Iran continues to be a concerning country regarding weapon proliferation.

References

• Country Reports 2013. (2014). http://www.state.gov/. Retrieved 19 May 2016, from http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/239631.pdf
• Country Reports 2014. (2015). http://www.state.gov/. Retrieved 19 May 2016, from http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/239631.pdf
• Narcotics Control Reports. (2016). State.gov. Retrieved 19 May 2016, from http://state.go/j/inl/rsl/nrcrpt/index.htm"