Proxy relationship
Iran war leaves Yemen's Houthis 'between a rock and a hard place' - analysis
Iran helped the Houthis for more than a decade, arming them with the know-how to build drones and ballistic missiles. Now, will the Houthis help their friends in Tehran?
IDF surprised by Houthis not joining Iran war, believes they still could, sources say
Iran sees 'good outlook' for talks with US as negotiating team heads to Geneva
Loyalty to IRGC may not be worth the cost of sinking with it when it falls - editorial
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.
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.”
