Proxies

Operation Epic Fury revealed a strategic oversight in US military actions against Iran. While US strikes damaged Iranian military assets, Iran's economic resilience, particularly through Kharg Island's role in 90% of its oil exports, allowed it to endure. The US focused on missiles and proxies rather than targeting the economic system sustaining Iran.

France's foreign minister states that UN sanctions on Iran will not be lifted without France's approval and emphasizes the need for a final accord addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile program, and support for proxies. France, a UN Security Council veto-holder, insists on its role in regional stability discussions.

A draft deal between Iran and the US, which Trump denied, would provide Tehran with sanctions relief and access to $24 billion in frozen funds. The agreement would focus on nuclear issues while excluding Iran's missile program and proxies. It also aims to ensure a ceasefire in Lebanon.

The article compares Trump and Netanyahu as a 'bully and the schemer,' suggesting their alliance may be detrimental. It argues that their relationship, while perhaps mutually beneficial, fails to address the need for better leadership in countering Iran and its proxies, as well as preserving a democratic, law-abiding, Jewish-majority Israel.

The UK announced a new law to counter hostile states' proxies, effective next month, targeting groups like Iran. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized consequences for foreign states engaging in threatening activities through proxies.

Japanese Pension Fund's proxies purchased a record amount of foreign bonds in May. The transaction highlights increased international investment activity by the fund.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed growing concern over hostile states using proxies in the UK, with fears that Iran may be behind recent attacks on Jewish sites. The government is reportedly monitoring potential threats from foreign actors exploiting proxy networks to carry out targeted violence.