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
Houthis threaten US ships in Red Sea if Trump joins Israel's Iran strikes
The US president has been unclear on whether or not he will decide to strike Iran after nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran reached an impasse.
Iran scales back its support of proxies to focus on Trump's threat, Iranian officials say - report
Iran reportedly ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen to avoid a confrontation with the US as it continues attacking Houthi assets.
US gov't offers $15 million reward for providing crucial Houthi tips
On Monday, the US carried out targeted strikes against the Houthis in Yemen’s capital city, Sana’a, including sites such as the Al-Habashi Iron Factory and areas south of the presidential compound.
Activists petition Treasury Department to sanction charities that serve as terror proxies
A coalition of 45 organizations urged the US Treasury to follow suit of the 'Samidoun' sanction by sanctioning an additional six NGOs allegedly linked to terrorism, citing their ties to the PFLP.
Why Iran-backed militias in Iraq are Tehran's most resilient proxies - analysis
It is the Iranian-controlled Iraqi militias (Popular Mobilization Forces, PMF or PMU) that may be the most difficult Iranian proxy to degrade.
Documents captured from Hamas reveal Iran's complex weapons smuggling network
The smuggling routes to the West Bank had two routes: the first passed through Syria to Jordan; the second route began in Syria, through Lebanon, and then weapons were smuggled directly into Israel.
Will Iranian-backed militias in Iraq march to Syria? Orders awaited - analysis
Moving Iraqi militias into Syria would be Iran’s way of both preventing spillover and adding fuel to the fire.
Syrian and Russian jets bomb rebel-held northwest Syria
Damascus says it is waging a war against al Qaeda-inspired terrorists and denies targeting civilians indiscriminately.
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.
