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Iran’s proxy militias may be unable to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US

ByJason Burke International security correspondent

Weakening of ‘axis of resistance’ forces leaves Iran with limited options if it chooses to retaliateMiddle East crisis – latest updatesIran’s proxy militias across the Middle East have yet to retaliate for the overnight strikes against the Islamic Repu…

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Iran’s Allies Are Not Offering Support in Its Conflict With Israel

ByChristina Goldbaum

Its proxy forces around the region have been largely silent in offering concrete support after attacks by Israel and now the United States.

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Israel Says It Killed Top Iran Commander Who Oversees Proxy Militias

ByRonen Bergman and Aaron Boxerman

Mohammed Said Izadi was one of the few people who knew in advance about Hamas’s plan to launch a surprise attack on Israel, The New York Times has reported.

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Israel Says It Killed Top Iran Commander Who Oversees Proxy Militias

ByRonen Bergman and Aaron Boxerman

Mohammed Said Izadi, one of the commanders Israel said it killed, was one of the few people who knew in advance about Hamas’s plan to launch a surprise attack on Israel, The New York Times has reported.

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Thousands Protest Across the Middle East as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens

ByEuan Ward

Demonstrators took to the streets of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon on Friday after midday prayers, expressing anger at Israel’s widening offensive.

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Israel warns of ‘prolonged war’ with Iran as conflict enters second week

ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem

Israeli military chief says ‘difficult days’ ahead as salvo of ballistic missiles trigger air raid sirens across country Israel’s military has warned of a “prolonged war” with Iran as the conflict entered its second week with no sign of stopping, as Is…

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Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight

ByEuan Ward

Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.

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How Tough Is Iran? A String of Military Losses Raises Questions.

ByVivian Yee

Iran is often portrayed as one of the world’s most dangerous actors, but with its attacks on Iranian defenses, nuclear sites and proxy militias, Israel has exposed a compromised and weakened adversary.

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The Guardian view on Netanyahu’s Iran war: long planned, recklessly pursued – and perilous for all | Editorial

ByEditorial

Israel’s strikes against Tehran risk spiralling conflict, flout legal norms and may permanently bury the last chance for nuclear diplomacyIn late 2020, Gen Mark Milley – then chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff – urged Donald Trump not to attack I…