From Iraq to Yemen, how Iran proxies are responding to protests
Iraqi militias and the Houthis are growing more vocal in their defense of Iran amid the protests sweeping the country, while Hezbollah and Palestinian groups are remaining relatively quiet.
A prominent Iraqi militia leader warned on Monday that his forces would defend Iran if the United States attacks, the clearest sign yet that Tehran’s regional proxies are closing ranks as protests spread across the Islamic Republic.
Iran has been gripped by nationwide demonstrations since late December, triggered by the collapse of the national currency against the dollar. The unrest has been met with violent repression by state security forces, with the Norway-based organization Iran Human Rights reporting that at least 648 people have been killed and thousands arrested.
As the demonstrations show little sign of slowing down, there are indications that Iran's proxies may join the fight.
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