Proxy relationship
Saudi Arabia says Houthi missile shrapnel falls in Jeddah, Taif, Rabigh after interceptions
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting two Houthi ballistic missiles as the Yemen-based group claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities and major airports.
Mysterious explosion hits Baghdad, injuring soldiers from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Iran launches drone strikes on Iranian Kurdish opposition camp in northern Iraq
Iranian networks continue to threaten Israel from southern Syria, recruiting Druze, Sunnis to fight
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
Seizing parts of the Taiz-Aden road could allow the Houthis to tighten their grip around Taiz and deal another blow to the government, which has struggled to regain the initiative.
How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer
The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
"We will not allow any terror army to establish itself on our border, and this is one of the monumental achievements we have secured in the War of Revival."
Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis
If the Iranian regime doesn’t collapse, that doesn’t mean change is stymied. In fact, a blockaded and weakened Iran may not be able to support its proxies as much.
An invasion is underway in Canada, but not in the way you think – opinion
Infiltrated via cyberspace, economic networks, data hacks and leaks, criminal middlemen, and powerful political figures, is this country going to continue letting its guard down?
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
“Iraq's Central Criminal Court has sentenced Amir Rahim Jabar Lazim to 15 years in prison under the Anti-Terrorism Law," read the announcement shared by the victim, journalist Shelly Kittelson.
Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis
Now Iraq appears to be backtracking on the deadline for placing militia weapons under state control.
Iran plans to weaken Kurdish forces in Iraq to prevent disarmament of militias - analysis
Iran will use the militias to do whatever is necessary to preserve its role in Iraq, while also aiming to weaken its Kurdish rivals in the country.
