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Iran proxies

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What are the Houthis, and why do they matter to the Iran cycle?

The Yemeni Shia movement that controls the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and has rerouted global shipping. The basics, the Iran connection, and why the Red Sea is the second front of every Iran flare-up.

April 5, 2026

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What is Hezbollah? An explainer for readers new to Lebanon

The Iranian-allied Lebanese militia that's also a political party, social services network, and the largest non-state military force in the Middle East. The structure, capabilities, and the Iran relationship.

March 28, 2026