Proxy relationship
Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis
Now Iraq appears to be backtracking on the deadline for placing militia weapons under state control.
Iran plans to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent disarmament of militias - analysis
Are the Houthis Iran’s last gaming card? – opinion
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say
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.
The Houthis: Iranian pawns, who also want to take over Yemen - opinion
At the moment, the Houthis are content to act as Iran’s proxy since it accords with their own fervent anti-Israel ideology, but they also have their own agenda in Yemen.
Escalating Houthi attacks draw attention from Iran and Gulf States - analysis
This shows that there is escalation by the Houthis and that this simmering conflict is being watched closely in Iran and in the Gulf in places like the UAE.
