Iran's Proxy Militias Falter in War

0:00You're listening to Global News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Iran has invested decades in billions of dollars building proxy militias across Iraq and beyond, but one week into the war with the United States and Israel, these fighters show little sign of jumping into the fray. Groups like those led by commanders such as AJ, wait for direct orders from Tehran, yet no widespread call to arms has come. Iraq remains one of the few holdouts in Iran's shrinking network of allies. Some Iraqi pro-Aran factions have claimed minor drone and missile strikes on bases in places like Erbil, but officials say most real attacks originate, straight from Iran, with little damage reported from the proxies. Meanwhile, the overall system feels weakened after years of pressure from targeted strikes and shifting alliances. Fighters and insiders blame the decline on assassinations of top leaders, the fall of Syria as a key supply route, and the rise of Lebanon-based.

1:01Coordination crumbling after losses there. Many militia heads have moved into politics and big business, gaining wealth through government ties and construction deals. These leaders now avoid bold moves, focusing on personal gains like access to Western healthcare and education for their kids, while softening. Anti-American talk. Even protests in Baghdad morning Iran's supreme leader fizzled without top commanders showing up. According to experts and officials, the proxies might activate if Shi'ai holy sites face attacks or the conflict drags on threatening there. Communities, but right now they lack fresh weapons and reliable unity, leaving Iran to battle mostly on its own. The Daily News Now is powered by a sponsor. Your Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com