Iran is expanding its regional influence using proxy networks across the Gulf and Red Sea, impacting states like Bahrain and Iraq.
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What happened
Iran is expanding its regional influence using proxy networks across the Gulf and Red Sea, impacting states like Bahrain and Iraq.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Attacks target cities and infrastructure as part of Iran's regional expansion.1 source
Houthis threaten Saudi oil facilities while Iraqi militias coordinate with Houthi emissaries.1 source
Iran uses proxies (Houthis, militias) to project influence and pressure shipping in the Gulf and Red Sea.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bahrain
country in the Persian Gulf
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
- Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.
- Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Iran continues to support its regional proxies (Hamas, Houthis, Hezbollah) while Pakistan assumes a role as a regional broker.
- Houthis control the airspace around Sanaa International Airport, while Saudi policy and Iranian influence affect regional stability.
- US attacks are targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure, and Iran is expected to deploy proxies for retaliation.
- Deepening ties between Türkiye, Iraq, and Syria across security, energy, trade, and infrastructure sectors.
- Iran supports hostile regional proxy groups, including the Houthis, amid disagreements over its nuclear program objectives.