The Iran war expanded to Lebanon after Hezbollah launched 210+ missiles into Israel since March 2. Israel authorized a Lebanon ground invasion with 15,000 IDF troops. Hezbollah retains an estimated 150,000-rocket arsenal despite interceptions.
Israel authorized a ground operation in southern Lebanon with approximately 15,000 IDF troops deployed. The operation targets Hezbollah positions along the border.
Hezbollah is estimated to have 130,000-150,000 rockets and missiles remaining, despite Israeli interceptions. This is more than most national militaries possess.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
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