Proxy relationship
Iran's 'last man standing': Will weaking 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
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis
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.
Are the Houthis Iran’s last gaming card? – opinion
Weakening the Houthis – Iran’s strongest proxy left – can alleviate the current pressure on Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping, Israel, and the region at large
Yemen's Houthis considering fees for ships sailing through Red Sea, sources say
Yemen's Houthis are considering charging commercial ships to cross Bab el-Mandeb, sources said, after declaring a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
Houthis claim missiles forced Saudi warplane from Yemeni airspace amid weapons testing
The Houthis warned Saudi Arabia against further incursions and threatened to target Saudi airports and other vital interests.
Why Israeli officials fear Iran-backed Hezbollah could still rearm despite Lebanon deal - exclusive
The Post assesses Hezbollah's remaining capabilities, Iran's role in rebuilding the group, and whether Israel could have reached the Lebanon deal three months earlier.
Trump demands Iran stop Hezbollah from 'causing trouble,' threatens new strikes
"If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again," he added.
Iran expert warns Israel-US relation similar to Iran's relation with terror proxy groups
Beni Sabti, an Iranian researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), said that “President Trump is playing into their [Iran] hands because he is creating South Lebanon or Vietnam.
New UK law could pave way for tougher action against Iranian terror groups, including IRGC
The legislation would make it illegal to express support for designated proxies or to take money from them, providing for jail terms of up to 14 years.
As Iran weakens, Gulf states are looking beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis
The big question in the Gulf is whether Iran will continue to carry out missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries. This includes threats to all the countries Iran has hit.
US pressure limits Israel as Iran steps in to save a weakened Hezbollah, experts say - analysis
Iran expert Dr. Menahem Merhavy explains that Iran has created a “ring of fire” of terrorist proxies surrounding Israel that's “currently stuttering, but Iran won’t abandon Hezbollah.
