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Houthis, Hezbollah and the Third ‘H’ – Hamas: All Iran Proxies Join War Against US

written by Madhuri Adnal Source

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oi-Madhuri Adnal

Time

A widening conflict is unfolding across the Middle East as Iran-backed groups - the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza - intensify coordinated attacks against the United States and Israel. The growing involvement of these groups has raised concerns about a broader regional war, with multiple flashpoints now active simultaneously.

The escalation comes in the backdrop of a joint US-Israel air offensive against Iran on February 28, which significantly heightened tensions in the region. The strikes reportedly killed more than 1,300 people, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a major turning point in the conflict.

Following a Feb 28 US-Israel air offensive reportedly killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran-backed groups (Houthis, Hezbollah, Hamas) intensified coordinated attacks against the US and Israel, escalating fears of a wider regional war across fronts including Lebanon and the Red Sea.

Houthis Hezbollah and the Third H - Hamas All Iran Proxies Join War Against US

In response, Iran has launched a series of retaliatory drone and missile attacks targeting Israel as well as US-linked assets across the region, including locations in Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting American military bases. These strikes have increasingly been complemented by actions from Iran's regional allies, creating what analysts describe as a multi-front pressure strategy.

On Monday, the situation escalated further when a missile barrage from Iran and Lebanon struck northern Israel, triggering a fire at the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa. Local media reported that thick smoke was seen rising from the facility, although it remains unclear whether the refinery was directly hit or damaged by debris from intercepted missiles. No casualties have been reported so far.

The barrage also caused damage in nearby areas such as Krayot and Shfaram, prompting emergency response teams to assess the extent of the destruction. Authorities have yet to release detailed information on the operational impact of the attack.

Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its military operations in Lebanon in response to continued threats from Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the military to widen the existing security zone along the northern border to neutralise the risk of cross-border attacks and anti-tank missile fire.

In a video statement, Netanyahu asserted that Israel is determined to "fundamentally change the situation" in the north. He also claimed that sustained Israeli military action has created "visible cracks" in Iran's regional network, referring to Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas as weakened forces struggling to maintain their position.

Israel's operations in southern Lebanon began in early March after Hezbollah launched rockets toward Tel Aviv following the killing of Khamenei. Since then, Israeli strikes have intensified, with Lebanon reporting over 1,100 deaths and more than 3,200 injuries. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has called on the United Nations to intervene and halt what he described as violations of international law.

At the same time, the Houthis have stepped up attacks in the Red Sea, targeting shipping routes and escalating maritime tensions. Hamas continues its confrontation with Israel in Gaza, keeping another front active in the conflict.

The convergence of these developments points to an increasingly coordinated effort by Iran and its allies to stretch Israeli and US military resources across multiple fronts. With speculation growing about possible US ground operations targeting strategic locations such as the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, fears are mounting that the conflict could spiral into a full-scale regional war.

As hostilities continue to intensify, the Middle East remains on edge, with the coming weeks likely to determine whether the situation can be contained or escalates further.

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