Israel/Gaza · Direct source
Shadow war: how use of proxy forces by Iran, Israel and US is driving Middle East instability
Across region there is a push to disarm militia and reinforce state authority but the temptation to use proxies remains As Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Friday, he sought to cast in the best possible light his discussions with leaders of the Gulf states. Those leaders are deeply anxious that the deal agreed earlier this month between Iran and the US fails to address their worries about continued Iranian efforts to project power and influence throughout the region. “They’ve shared with us some very concrete concerns,” the US secretary of state admitted, and insisted that any definitive ag...
- Time
- 28 Jun 2026, 09:00 CEST
source time - Source
- The Guardian - World
- Trust
- medium · direct source trail
- Actors
- Lebanon, Israel, Hezbollah, Iran, Hamas, Houthis
Across region there is a push to disarm militia and reinforce state authority but the temptation to use proxies remains As Marco Rubio ended his brief visit to the Middle East on Friday, he sought to cast in the best possible light his discussions with leaders of the Gulf states. Those leaders are deeply anxious that the deal agreed earlier this month between Iran and the US fails to address their worries about continued Iranian efforts to project power and influence throughout the region. “They’ve shared with us some very concrete concerns,” the US secretary of state admitted, and insisted that any definitive ag...
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Shadow war: how use of proxy forces by Iran, Israel and US is driving Middle East instability
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Direct source with related reports nearby. The evidence trail is usable, but should not be read as a fully confirmed situation yet.
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