Iranian-backed militias in Middle East join war
The Hill
by Laura KellyMarch 2, 2026
Iranian-backed militias across the Middle East carried out strikes against American forces and partners across the region, a new escalation following the U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, which killed the country’s supreme leader and much of its military leadership. An Iranian-backed militia in Iraq and Hezbollah in Lebanon have joined the fight between Sunday and…
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Originally published on The Hill on 3/2/2026