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US-Saudi joint strikes on Iran-backed militias are a milestone in cooperation - analysis
US CENTCOM said that American forces and “the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces conducted precision strikes in Iraq, July 28, against Iran-aligned terrorists that the IRGC directed to attack US forces."
Iraq's militia disarmament won't stop Iran using proxies across Middle East - analysis
Iraq forced to balance US, Iran relations after separate meetings with Trump, Iranian ambassador
Iran targets Kurdistan in regional escalation, spiking gas prices and tensions - analysis
Ebrahim Raisi signaled Iranian revolution's demise
The deceased Iranian president epitomized the Khomeini Revolution’s successes, adventures, and decay.
Enduring aggression: Iran's proxy militias' relentless offensive
The latest group to claim to attack Israel is in Iraq, however it is unclear if these "attacks" go beyond mere claims and whether Iran is putting out propaganda to keep up the pressure on Israel.
Iraq's struggle: divided between the US coalition and becoming an Iranian proxy-state
Iraq needs a strong ally like the US to face a potential ISIS rebirth. However, the government is trying to balance its ties with both the US and Iran by allowing Iran to back Shia militias there.
Iran consistently violates diplomatic protection and international law - opinion
To deter future Israeli attacks, Iran would need to retaliate directly against Israel. However, such action could provoke a severe response from the IDF.
Iran-backed Iraqi terrorists claim to target Israeli power plant
Iranian media claims that Iraqi group targeted a power plan near Tel Aviv with a drone.
Iraq’s ruling coalition may call for early elections
A poll by the nongovernmental Iraq Statistics Organization found Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani to have an approval rate of 51%, the highest of any Iraqi official.
Target: Kataib Hezbollah - why the latest US airstrike is a gamechanger
The killing of an Iranian-backed militia leader in Iraq will likely galvanize Iran’s allies in the country to try to expel the US.
The Iran-Israel war by proxy - opinion
There is undoubtedly a clear conflict between, on one side, Iran and its proxies, and on the other, the US and Israel.
Does Iran expect US retaliation for drone killing in Jordan? - analysis
Iran’s calculations are based on years in which Iran has carried out attacks around the region and has never faced any retaliation.
Pakistan recalls ambassador from Iran, bars Iranian envoy from returning
The foreign ministry said Iran's strike on targets in Pakistani terrritory was an unprovoked and blatant breach of Pakistan's sovereignty and was "unacceptable."
