Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn

Security officials, including William F. Wechsler, are warning that Iran could direct its global network of proxies to attack U.S. targets abroad amid increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran. The assessment comes from officials monitoring the capabilities of the Iranian-led 'axis of resistance,' which remains active in regions like Iraq and Yemen despite being diminished near Israel's borders. According to Wechsler, the Iranian influence network, while reduced in some areas, still maintains significant capabilities in strategic locations beyond Israel's immediate vicinity. The 'axis of resistance' continues to operate effectively in Iraq and Yemen, and maintains a presence in other regions where its influence may be smaller but still operationally important. This network represents a key component of Iran's asymmetric warfare strategy, allowing it to project power and threaten U.S. interests without direct confrontation. The warnings come at a critical time as U.S. officials assess potential responses to Iranian actions in the Middle East, with the possibility of Iran directing proxy attacks against American targets representing a significant escalation risk that could draw the United States into broader conflicts across multiple theaters.