Iran Diplomat Likens Link With Militia Proxies to NATO Alliance
==========
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, likened Iran's alliance with militias across the Middle East to NATO. He stated that the relationship between Iran and the resistance groups in the region can be compared to the NATO treaty. However, he denied that Iran has direct control over these groups. The comments were made in an interview with NBC News. The diplomat delivered his remarks with a wry smile, amidst escalating regional tensions.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-07/iran-diplomat-likens-link-with-militia-proxies-to-nato-alliance