Iran’s Deed On October 1, 2024, a relatively significant event rocked the Middle East when Iran lobbed two-hundred ballistic missiles at Israel. This counterattack was launched in response to the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The death of Nasrallah marked a significant setback for Hezbollah and provoked angry responses from Iran, the groups long time supporter.
Why Did This Happen?
The missile strike is part of a wider Iran-Israel conflict that journalists, pundits and analysts have called a proxy war between the two. Put in more simple terms, a proxy war sees two states fight each other indirectly through third party groups rather than engaging each other directly. Iran has a deep-seated hatred for Israel, and it has been diligently working to extend its influence in indeed the entire region.
Israel’s Response
After the missile attack, Israel is getting ready for a game-changing response. With both countries already having been at odds for several years, the situation is very tense and this attack could further escalate even more with firing from both sides.
The Bigger Picture
It is a reminder of the ceaseless warfare in this region of the world, characterized by political and military confrontations that have time and again brought violence. It is not just a face-to-face geological battle amongst Iran and Israel but has numerous sections in the region which have issues with different nations, impacts global security.
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