Proxy relationship
New UK law could pave way for tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including IRGC
The legislation would make it illegal to express support for designated proxies or to take money from them, providing for jail terms of up to 14 years.
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
US pressure limits Israel as Iran steps in to save a weakened Hezbollah, experts say - analysis
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq march to Syria? Orders awaited - analysis
Moving Iraqi militias into Syria would be Iran’s way of both preventing spillover and adding fuel to the fire.
Syrian and Russian jets bomb rebel-held northwest Syria
Damascus says it is waging a war against al Qaeda-inspired terrorists and denies targeting civilians indiscriminately.
IDF heightens state of alert in anticipation of Iranian response
The IDF has not ruled out the possibility of an Iranian response from Syria, Yemen, or Iraq, rather than directly from Iran.
Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma - analysis
Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.
Israel vs. its mortal enemies: Deeper meanings of terror, violence against Jewish state - opinion
In Israel’s no-choice war against Hamas and Iran, the death and injury of Palestinian noncombatants are the legal responsibility of “perfidious” jihadist enemies.
Iran, Hezbollah, and allies amplify threats following Beirut strike - analysis
The “resistance” refers to groups including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and groups in Iraq and Syria.
Why Hezbollah’s pager op. losses could lead to new phase of war - analysis
Hezbollah and Iranian media characterize this as a “terrorist” attack. Al-Manar, the Hezbollah media arm, says the attack will “double our determination for Jihad.”
Pager explosions killed 19 IRGC members in Syria - report
An additional 150 IRGC members were also wounded in the explosions, Army Radio reported, citing the Saudi news source.
Iran celebrates Hezbollah and other proxy attacks on Israel - analysis
Despite Iran’s diplomatic offensive on other fronts, Iran is continuing to ring Israel with threats and increase the pressure on Israel from Hezbollah and its other proxies in the region.
Internal strife: Iran's delayed retaliation to Israel sparks rift within terror proxies - report
Iran’s call for restraint after recent assassinations has angered Hezbollah, Hamas, and other allies, causing a heated rift in Tehran.
