Tehran provides arms and support to an array of militant groups across the Mideast, but it does not call all the shots, experts say.
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U.S. Strikes 3 Sites in Iraq Linked to Militias Blamed for Base Attack
The strikes were “in direct response” to a series of attacks by Iranian-sponsored militias against U.S. and coalition personnel in Iraq and Syria, the defense secretary said.
Why Iran Is the Common Link in Conflicts From Gaza to Pakistan
Iran’s long history of building up proxy forces that fight its enemies around the region, as well as its conflicts with separatist and terrorist groups, have played into a spate of recent conflicts.
Iran’s Missile Capability Is Forcing the West to Weigh a Response
Last year, the world discovered that Iran’s drones were becoming world-class threats and a favorite of the Russians. Now, its revived missile fleet is drawing attention, too.
Iran Says It Won’t Hold Back on Using Military Power After Strikes
The country has hit targets in Syria, Iraq and Pakistan with missiles this week, signaling to hard-line supporters that it is not passive in the face of threats.
Iranian Strikes in Iraq and Pakistan Inflame Regional Tensions
Iran says its missile strikes were aimed at militant groups behind attacks on its territory, but Pakistan and Iraq rejected that explanation.
Iran Hits Iraq and Syria With Missiles, Citing Terrorist Attack
Explosions shook Erbil, a city in northern Iraq, and at least four civilians were killed, local officials said. Syrian targets were also hit, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said.
Iraq Condemns U.S. After Drone Strike in Baghdad
The attack, acknowledged by the Pentagon, killed a senior militant leader of an Iran-allied group with ties to the Iraqi government’s security apparatus.
Israel, Citing Hezbollah Rocket Strikes, Warns of War in Lebanon
As rockets from Iranian-backed Hezbollah forces streamed in from Lebanon, Israeli officials said they were prepared to take the war to a second front.
Israel Will Not Soon Ends Its War With Hamas, Officials Say
Amid global pressure to reach a cease-fire and fears of a widening regional war, Israel says it will continue to fight in Gaza until Hamas is defeated.