News World news Iran Middle East war: Key players in Israel - Iran conflict - and why they all think they're the good guys The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel is hanging in the balance. Explore the key players in the Iran - Israel conflict , including state actors, militant groups, and international influences shaping this complex rivalry. Experts assess the roles that various actors may seek to play during and after conflict , including Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iraqi militias, Palestinian factions, and international powers such as China, Russia, and the EU. While some high-profile leaders like Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh and top Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr have already been killed, there are other key players and actors who have stepped in as a regional war looms large. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Explore the history, current tensions, and future outlook of the Israel - Iran conflict , including military, political, and nuclear dimensions. The Israeli attack on Iran 's nuclear program and military assets and Iran 's responding missile strikes represent a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. RAND experts provide insights into the strategic, diplomatic, and economic dimensions of this unfolding crisis. Iran has retaliated by launching hundreds of drones and missiles against Israel, some of which have penetrated Israel’s vaunted aerial defence system, killing two dozen people so far.
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