The Iran war, which began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, has escalated further with the recent conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi rebels, leaving virtually no Middle Eastern nation untouched by the turmoil. Where is this war headed? Appearing on SBS Knowledge Discovery, Professor In Nam-sik of the Korea National Diplomatic Academy suggested that the outcome ultimately hinges on the upcoming Israeli general election and the U.S. midterm elections. Professor In projected that if both Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump lose, Iran's stance could change. But what happens if they don't? Let's examine the current situation in the Middle East through Professor In Nam-sik's insightful breakdown.

Produced by SBS Digital News | Planned by Kim Yong-tae | Hosted by Jeong Yu-mi | Written by Park Jeong-rye | Edited by Kim Hye-ju and Ryu Ji-su | Filmed by Kim Sang-yoon and Hwang Se-hoe | CG by Cho Eun-sol | Directed by Cho Do-hye