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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Jason Burke International security correspondent

Iran’s proxy militias may not want to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US

Houthi supporters in San’aa burn Israeli and US flags
Houthi supporters in Sana’a burn Israeli and US flags as they demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians and Iran. Photograph: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters

Iran’s proxy militias across the Middle East have yet to retaliate for the overnight strikes against the Islamic Republic and are sending mixed signals about their willingness to strike US targets – or even Israel – in the coming days.

The apparent reluctance or inability of such groups to come to Iran’s aid will limit Tehran’s options if decision-makers there opt to escalate the conflict with the US.

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