Proxy relationship
Seeking to prevent crisis, Iraq condemns desecration of US flag by pro-Iranian militias - analysis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made it clear he had given orders to arrest the perpetrators who drove over a US flag.
Yemeni government forces repel overnight Houthi assault on critical Hejat al-Abd supply route
How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
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.
Iran doubles down on Houthi support, as it supplies group with missiles
Iran’s acting Foreign Minister says he will tour the region as Iran seeks to mobilize Iraqi-based militias and Hezbollah in attacks targeting 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.