image sourced from original article at Pro-Iran militias in Iraq have returned to active combat operations, marking a renewed phase of regional instability. Since the outbreak of the current war, these groups have resumed attacks and have openly claimed responsibility, signaling a more assertive posture.
Iran’s ruling clerical establishment has long relied on proxy forces to project influence beyond its borders. In addition to Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi movement in Yemen, allied militias in Iraq form a central pillar of this strategy.
The resurgence of attacks by Iraqi militias has raised concerns about a broader regional escalation. Attention is now turning to whether the Houthis will expand their involvement, potentially widening the scope of the conflict even further.
