1. Iranian Proxies Step Up Their Role in Iraq Author: Phillip Smyth Publication Date: 06-2014 Content Type: Policy Brief Institution: The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Abstract: Iran's proxy groups have been working closely with Iraqi government forces for some time and will likely become more important to Baghdad in light of recent events. Topic: Islam, Terrorism, Armed Struggle, and Sectarian violence Political Geography: Iraq, Iran, and Middle East