Who is Hezbollah and its role in the Iran conflict?

Hezbollah has intensified its involvement in the ongoing conflict by launching a rocket and drone attack on a military base in Haifa, Israel, in retaliation for the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other southern Lebanese towns have resulted in significant casualties. The militant group, formed in the 1980s, has a history of military engagement with Israel and boasts substantial military capabilities.

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