Islamic Resistance Day is observed in Iran every August 14, commemorating the end of the 2006 Lebanon War between the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah. This day marks the ceasefire that was brokered by the United Nations on August 14, 2006, following a conflict that began when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli border towns. The observance highlights the concept of “Islamic resistance,” which refers to the alliance between Iran and various radical Islamist groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, that view Israel and the United States as significant threats. While these groups are designated as terrorist organizations by the United States and the European Union, Iran supports them financially and militarily. The day serves as a reminder of Iran’s role in the Iran-Israel proxy conflict and the broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.