This chapter explores the network of proxies that Iran has built up in the Middle East, focusing on Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq. It examines their capabilities, Iran's influence over them, and the potential for escalation in the region.
American airstrikes on Syrian bases linked to Iran are a reminder that Iran’s proxies lie behind many Middle East conflicts. But the ayatollahs’ angling for wider war in Gaza is a deeply dangerous game. We introduce you to our latest subscriber-only show, “The Weekend Intelligence”—our new home for storytelling (10:35). And why Britain is outlawing laughing gas (16:07).
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