How powerful is Hezbollah? | About That

Israel has shifted its focus to its northern border, striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Andrew Chang breaks down the Iran-backed group's power by examining its military capabilities and its political influence, as both sides inch closer towards a full-blown conflict.
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CORRECTION (Sept. 26, 2024): At 5:10 we refer to Iran as a nuclear power. While Iran has ambitions for nuclear energy it is not yet considered a nuclear power by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Iran's plans to develop its nuclear program have raised security questions globally as the IAEA has been unable to inspect its facilities, processes or assess its nuclear progress.
The infographic at 2:38 incorrectly suggests Hezbollah currently has 1.5 million rockets. Instead of showing 100 rockets at the end of the graphic, it should have only shown 10 to represent the 150,000 rockets that are estimated to be in Hezbollah’s arsenal by U.S. intelligence.
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