Iran is using proxies across the Middle East, including UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon, while Scott Bessent targets Iranian networks.

The entities involved

• United Arab Emirates →

  country in Western Asia

  • UAE's first national rail service connects cities, establishing a new rail network between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi.Mon 17:54
  • The UAE is hosting the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, with press conferences held in Dubai.Mon 15:51
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.Mon 17:39
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12

Related events

• Iran is maintaining a regional proxy network utilizing Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen to project influence.Sep 18
• Iranian-backed proxies are facing setbacks in Lebanon, while Houthi control increases Iran's regional influence.Sep 10
• Iran utilizes Hezbollah as a proxy in the region, leading to the collapse of peace talks and political criticism of interim frameworks.Jun 19
• Iranian-backed militias are operating across Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, while launching attacks against Saudi Arabian targets.Aug 19
• Iran is expanding its regional influence using proxy networks across the Gulf and Red Sea, impacting states like Bahrain and Iraq.Jun 19