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Israel said it had sent commando and paratroop units into Lebanon on Tuesday

as part of what it called a limited ground incursion,

while the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, said it fired a barrage of missiles into Israel.

Iran on Tuesday launched a salvo of ballistic missiles

in retaliation for Israel's campaign

against Tehran's Hezbollah allies.

The war in the Middle East is escalating

as Israeli troops move into Lebanon. But far from being

contained if the conflict intensifies further, it could have wide-reaching consequences. This fast-moving

situation is the focus of this week's viewsroom. Welcome back to the Viewer, the weekly podcast from Reuters that invites you the listener into a lively debate with breaking views columnists.

I'm your host, Jonathan Gilford.

And I'm Amy Donlan.

This week, all eyes are on the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group with links to Iran, attack each other with increasing force.

But what does this conflict mean for the global economy?

How might it affect the oil market and inflation, which appears finally to have been tamed?

And what does it mean for the region's powerhouse, Saudi Arabia?

This week, we're joined by breaking views experts on all things oil as well as the Middle East.

George Hay, our EMEA editor and Yawin Chen, who covers oil for breaking views.

George Yawin, and Yawen, great to have you back.

Bye, that.

Thanks, Annie.

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