Proxy relationship
Mysterious explosion hits Baghdad, injuring soldiers from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq authorities are trying to downplay the idea that this site was struck by a munition, with investigations framing it as an accident rather than an attack.
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
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.
Iran calls Iraq’s president to slam Israel
The Iranian call to Iraq’s president comes after Iraqi-based militias have increasingly said they are targeting Israel with kamikaze drones.
Attacks on Kurds or use of proxies: Middle East awaits Iran’s response - analysis
People in the Middle East are concerned about Iran’s vow to attack Israel in the wake of an airstrike in Damascus.
Al-Qaeda resurfaces in Afghanistan with new training camps, Islamic schools
A UN Security Council report has found that since the Taliban resumed ruling Afghanistan in 2021, the country has returned to being a shelter for terrorist organizations.
Israel's deadly dance with Hezbollah has become a chess game - analysis
Iran sought to map out a new world order in the region by pushing its pawns, like Hezbollah, forward, and Israel will be challenged to return to a situation like the one that prevailed last year.
How an Iranian ally in Iraq was made to stand down
In announcing the end of their attacks, Kataib Hezbollah said Iran and other allies "often object to the pressure and escalation against the American occupation forces."
New crypto front emerges in Israel's fight to defund Iranian proxies
The Financial Action Task Force, a Paris-based G7 body that fights illicit finance, warned last month that terrorist organizations were seeking to further boost donor anonymity.
The influence of bribery: how can leaders avoid taking bribes?
People in power who are prone to feel guilty are less likely to be corrupt, research shows.
