Iran-backed Groups Escalate Attacks on US, Israel

0:00On this March 12, here's what's shaping the world. Shiite armed groups backed by Iran and Lebanon and Iraq are revving up attacks against the United States and Israel. This shows the so-called axis of resistance can still fight effectively, even after major losses in the Gaza war and beyond. Hezbollah and Iran's revolutionary guards just launched their first joint rocket barrage on Israel, with Hezbollah firing 200 missiles and 20 drones. Meanwhile, Iraqi Shiite militants have stepped up drone and missile strikes on American targets over the past three or four days. They claim 31 attacks in the last day alone, hitting bases, a diplomatic site near Baghdad, and even oil fields like Masjnoon in the south. One in Kurdistan run by U.S. firms. These moves come amid heavy damage to Iran's allies, including Hamas getting hammered in Gaza. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah killed last year, and Syria's Bashar al-Assad toppled. Experts say the network is degraded but still dangerous, with strong resources and clear intent to pressure foes.

1:05Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Kaminay, thanked the resistance fighters this week, calling their country's close friends. Hezbollah jumped into the war on March 2 to avenge his father, the former leader killed at the start. Israel and Mitz Hezbollah remains a threat despite big setbacks over three years, and it's hitting back hard in Lebanon, killing over 600. Displacing 800,000 people. So far, the barrage has caused minimal harm, with just two Israeli soldiers killed, and no deaths from rockets inside Israel. Yemen's Houthis are poised to join, but holding off for now. D&N is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description, headphones, and a pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com.