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How the Middle East Descended into Chaos in 48 Hours - William Spaniel [View all]
In short order, Israel has executed three separate operations to try to unravel Hezbollah along its northern border. Then Iran interjected by firing approximately 180 ballistic missiles into Israel. This video examines how we got there, and what exactly Iran and Israel are attempting to do at the moment. Toward the end, we will pivot to some of the bigger picture questions that the conflict raises.
0:00 The Middle East's Tangled Web of Conflict
1:02 What Exactly Is Happening?
4:49 Implications of Israel-Iran Exchange
9:48 How this Affects the Russia-Ukraine War
10:49 Will Israel Target the Ayatollah?
11:43 How this Affects the U.S. Election
12:28 Will this Shut Down the World Economy?
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