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Iran-backed militias suffered major losses in the conflicts following Hamas’ 2023 attack on Israel. Now, some experts say Iran is encouraging Iraqi militias to threaten Saudi Arabia and other American allies in the Gulf.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Understand why Iran is expanding its proxy militias to include Iraq-based fighters.
  • Discuss the reasons behind the Houthis’ motivation for wanting conflict  with Saudi Arabia.
  • Examine why Iran could attack states such as Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and risk causing a wider Gulf conflict.
READ: Iran is forging a new ring of proxies to threaten US allies in the Gulf, officials say

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