How the US-Israel war with Iran got so big so fast - BBC World Service

What’s happening here in Iran, is having an impact across the Middle East and beyond.

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To understand why so many countries are affected by the US-Israeli war with Iran, we need to look at some maps.

00:00 Mapping the US-Israel war with Iran
00:19 Where is Iran?
00:50 Iran and the Gulf countries
01:10 How the 1979 Islamic revolution changed Iran
01:20 How Iran became arch-enemies with the US and Israel
01:43 Iran’s nuclear programme
02:00 US military presence across the region
02:15 Iran’s missiles range and drone technology
02:37 The “axis of resistance”: Iran’s network of militias
03:35 President Donald Trump announces Operation Epic Fury
04:05 US-Israel strikes Iran and kill Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
04:54 Why is Iran attacking other countries in the Middle East
03:52 Why Israel and Hezbollah are fighting in Lebanon
06:09 Why the Strait of Hormuz is important for the world economy
07:28 The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Houthis could impact trade
08:11 Will Iran become more isolated?

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