Proxy relationship
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.
Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis
Iran warns its ready to open new front in Yemen, close Bab al-Mandab Strait with Houthis - report
In Iraq, Iran’s proxy militias open a third front in war against the US and Israel
Iran wants a ‘perfect storm’ to threaten Israel with proxies - analysis
Iran’s goal of escalation amid the Rafah offensive has therefore not come to the fruition that Iran wanted.
Iran calls Iraq’s president to slam Israel
The Iranian call to Iraq’s president comes after Iraqi-based militias have increasingly said they are targeting Israel with kamikaze drones.
Attacks on Kurds or use of proxies: Middle East awaits Iran’s response - analysis
People in the Middle East are concerned about Iran’s vow to attack Israel in the wake of an airstrike in Damascus.
Al-Qaeda resurfaces in Afghanistan with new training camps, Islamic schools
A UN Security Council report has found that since the Taliban resumed ruling Afghanistan in 2021, the country has returned to being a shelter for terrorist organizations.
Israel's deadly dance with Hezbollah has become a chess game - analysis
Iran sought to map out a new world order in the region by pushing its pawns, like Hezbollah, forward, and Israel will be challenged to return to a situation like the one that prevailed last year.
How an Iranian ally in Iraq was made to stand down
In announcing the end of their attacks, Kataib Hezbollah said Iran and other allies "often object to the pressure and escalation against the American occupation forces."
New crypto front emerges in Israel's fight to defund Iranian proxies
The Financial Action Task Force, a Paris-based G7 body that fights illicit finance, warned last month that terrorist organizations were seeking to further boost donor anonymity.
The influence of bribery: how can leaders avoid taking bribes?
People in power who are prone to feel guilty are less likely to be corrupt, research shows.
Iran has declared war on the US in Iraq through its proxies - analysis
Iran has done this before, using pro-Iranian groups in Iraq to wage an insurgency against America after the US-led 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Iran could activate proxies, up nuclear activities amid coronavirus crisis
President Trump’s hands may be tied due to upcoming November election and given scope of outbreak in US.
