How the Israel-Gaza war has emboldened Iran’s proxy groups

Iran has for years supported groups across the Middle East to advance its interests and combat Saudi Arabian, Israeli and U.S. influence. These groups have operated independently, but with funding and training provided by Iran. But the Israel-Gaza was has emboldened these groups, experts say, and encouraged them to act with more autonomy — testing Iran’s control over its sprawling proxy network. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: Follow us: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: