Did Iran use the ceasefire period to prepare a broader regional escalation? Reports suggest Tehran coordinated with Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias during the pause in fighting, potentially preparing a wider pressure campaign against U.S. and Israeli interests. Analysts say the Quds Force continued engagement with allied groups across multiple fronts, while Iranian officials spoke of expanding regional “fronts” and increasing strategic leverage. The developments have fueled debate over whether a new, more coordinated axis of resistance is emerging. Watch the full analysis of Iran’s proxy strategy, regional military dynamics, and the implications for Washington, Israel, and the wider Gulf. | Videos

Iranian officials say the Quds Force coordinated Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraqi militias to disrupt shipping, lift oil prices and pressure Washington while avoiding a direct…

After three difficult years, armed groups loyal to Tehran appear to be bouncing back across the Middle East, reinforcing Iran’s leverage in its war with the United States and…