Iran’s proxy militias may be unable to help if Tehran opts to hit back at US

<p>Weakening of ‘axis of resistance’ forces leaves Iran with limited options if it chooses to retaliate</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/jun/22/israel-iran-war-live-trump-says-us-has-attacked-nuclear-sites-in-iran-including-fordow">Middle East crisis – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/22/iran-proxy-militias-may-be-unable-help-tehran-decides-strike-us">Continue reading...</a>