Updated 16.08 | Published 15.23
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Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Is the risk of major war increasing now?
Conflict researcher Marco Nilsson answered readers’ questions about the situation in the Middle East in Aftonbladet’s chat.
Now we end the chat. Thanks to Marco Nilsson and everyone who asked questions!
Now that Israel has declared itself victorious, what more does Israel want? What good is Israel to introduce a ground invasion now that they are “victorious”?
Adam Hansen
Israel’s short-term goal is for the evacuated Israelis to return to the border areas in northern Israel. But there is also a risk that it is judged that a ground invasion is needed to further weaken Hezbollah, for example by finding more missile depots and launch sites.
Is there a risk that even more countries will be drawn in and support Iran? Is Israel alone in this or do they have someone to support them in the event of an attack?
Wondering
So far, only non-state actors have been on Iran’s side, such as Hezbollah and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Iraq’s Shia-dominated government has condemned the killing of Nasrallah. But there are probably no states that would directly support Iran in a war against Israel, with military forces.
Hello! What connections do Iran and Hezbollah have and what does Iran have against Israel?
Thomas T
Iran was a driving factor when Hezbollah was founded after Israel’s invasion of Lebanon in 1982, and Iran also finances Hezbollah. Iran sees Israel as a Western colonial state in the area and instead wants some type of Islamic rule to replace Israel. Iran has also wanted to help Palestinians in occupied territories.
Will there be a third world war now? What does it take for NATO to get involved?
Us
The US has moved several troops to the area. Presumably to deter Iran. But even if the United States were to become directly involved in the conflict, this does not mean that other NATO countries will automatically become involved in the conflict.
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