How US strikes on Iran could trigger a wider war with its proxies
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by Ellen MitchellMarch 1, 2026
The ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran could have a ripple effect across the region, triggering a barrage of attacks from Tehran’s proxy groups on American troops, allies and interests. The likes of Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and various Shiite militias in Iraq could be called on to target U.S. service members, civilians,…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/1/2026