Proxy relationship
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
Asserting control in Syria: Netanyahu pledges the defeat of Iran, defense of border from proxies
Iran's 'last man standing': Will weakening Houthis put Iran's Middle East plans to bed? - analysis
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.
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.
