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Five Reasons Why Iran is Involved in So Many Global Conflicts

Iran is one country that always seems to be mentioned when it comes to ongoing deadly conflicts around the world, as well as the new flashpoints in the Middle East.

2024-03-28 19:00:00 - BBC News

From the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as the civil war in Syria, Iran has played an indirect role in the fighting, even from afar.


The country’s tensions with the US, which have gone on for decades and its defensive strategy all play a part but to understand more, here’s an in-depth look at the five main reasons why Iran is involved in so many different conflicts.


00:00 - Introduction

00:43 - Iran’s history and the Persian Empire

03:11 - Iran and the US

06:36 - Israel and Iran-backed militia groups

09:34 - Iran and Saudi Arabia’s proxy war

12:25 - Missiles and nuclear power in Iran

14:55 - Conclusion: What does Iran want in the region?

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