Israel-Iran and the nine stages of how conflicts can escalate and get out of control

Matthew Lee Powell

Israel-Iran and the nine stages of how conflicts can escalate and get out of control

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Tensions are running high in the Middle East. The murderous attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 2023 kicked off a spiral of violence in the region. That has culminated, a year later, in Israel mounting a ground invasion of Lebanon. The invasion, which Israel says aims to confront and destroy Hezbollah, follows 12 months of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, which have gradually escalated in intensity.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 16 Oct 2024

Keywords

Israel
Iran
Hamas
Hezbollah
Conflict
Escalation

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Iran conflict: air campaigns rarely work as intended – they often make matters worse
Powell, M. L., 5 Mar 2026, The Conversation.
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Israel-Iran and the nine stages of how conflicts can escalate and get out of control

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Iran conflict: air campaigns rarely work as intended – they often make matters worse

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