Iran’s regional proxies hold back from all-out war with US and Israel

2026-03-11 - 06:23

Observers wait to see if Yemen-based Houthis will reopen hostilities as US warships approach Red Sea chokepoint Iranian-backed militias around the Middle East are continuing attacks against Israel, the US and their allies in retaliation for the US-Israeli offensive against Tehran, but have so far held back from all-out confrontation, analysts and regional officials say. The relative restraint suggests that Tehran sees such forces as a strategic reserve to be deployed if the 12-day war continues to intensify – though it may also be a sign that Iranian command and control systems are breaking down. Continue reading...