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Iraq's militia disarmament won't stop Iran using proxies across Middle East - analysis

Iran is activating allied militias in Iraq to launch drones at Saudi Arabia and Kurdistan, while threatening Jordan, Syria, Israel and US forces.

JULY 28, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Security personnel stand guard on the day of a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and US airstrikes, in Najaf, Iraq, July 8, 2026.

Drones displayed by Syria's Interior Ministry after authorities said they were seized during an operation that foiled an alleged cross-border weapons smuggling attempt near the al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq, July 16, 2026.

Damascus calls Hezbollah ‘terrorist militia’, partners with Iraq to stop arms smuggling

The ministry said specialized security units intercepted a suspicious vehicle near the Syrian-Iraqi border and discovered a cache of long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles, and drones.

JULY 19, 2026|ByRIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE

Syrian security forces seize a Hezbollah weapons shipment near the Syrian-Iraqi border, July 16, 2026.

Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq

"A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones," SANA reported.

JULY 16, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani in Beirut, Lebanon, July 2, 2026.

Syrian FM visits Beirut after Trump suggests Damascus should fight Hezbollah

The Syrian minister, Asaad al-Shibani, met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on his first stop, and then headed for a meeting with the parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah.

JULY 2, 2026|ByREUTERS

5 reasons why Nasrallah’s threat to use Iraq and Iran fighters against Israel is alarming

The following are five reasons that Hezbollah’s latest statement has ramifications for Israel and the region.

JUNE 24, 2017BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Supporters of Hassan Nasrallah listen to the Hezbollah leader via a screen during a rally marking the 10th anniversary of the end of the 2006 war with Israel, in Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, August 13

Syrian opposition leader hails alleged Israeli strike on Hezbollah hub

Fahad al-Masri said he felt 'great satisfaction' due to 'these blessed strikes.'

APRIL 28, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD

A man sits on an old tank as he watches fighting taking place in Syria from the Israeli side of the border fence

Israel weighs treating children wounded in Syrian gas attack

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reportedly voiced opposition because such an operation would have to be coordinated with the Turks.

APRIL 10, 2017ByHERB KEINON

Members of the Civil Defence rescue children after what activists said was an air strike by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in al-Shaar neighbourhood of Aleppo, Syria June 2, 2014

Syria – the beginning of the end?

The Shi’ite axis and security implications for Israel.

MARCH 29, 2017BySARIT ZEHAVI

PEOPLE TOSS rose petals as Hezbollah members stand near the coffin of top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an attack in Syria last year

Hezbollah says Israeli drone downed over Syria

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit says the drone "fell" yesterday and that it wasn't downed.

MARCH 20, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA, ANNA AHRONHEIM

Hezbollah: Israel is interfering in Syria to help the Islamic State

"Syria has won, they are just waiting to defeat the terrorists," Nasrallah stated.

MARCH 18, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Hassan Nasrallah during a video broadcast.

Syrian official vows to back Hezbollah in potential war against Israel

The official stated that Hezbollah and Syria "share a destiny" and will work together against any attempt to "harm the proxies of Iran in the Middle Eastern arena."

FEBRUARY 20, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Lebanon's Hezbollah members carry Hezbollah flags during the funeral of Adnan Siblini, who was killed while fighting in Syria

A warning to Nasrallah: 'Israel will respond harshly to Hezbollah'

Arab officials caution Hezbollah against provoking Israel.

FEBRUARY 19, 2017ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA

Hezbollah members carry mock rockets next to a poster of the group's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah [FIle]

My shame for not speaking sooner

I believe that I am a good person, but I did nothing, and evil has triumphed in Syria.

DECEMBER 21, 2016ByWARREN J. BLUMENFELD

PEOPLE WAIT for buses after being displaced by fighting near Aleppo in Syria

Editorial: Israel's moral obligation to help save Aleppo’s civilians

More than 100,000 people have fled the rebel enclave in Aleppo to government-held areas and thousands of rebels have surrendered. But thousands of civilians remain trapped.

DECEMBER 14, 2016ByJPOST EDITORIAL