Are Israel and Iran on the brink of war?
The Story
The Times
3.9 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 15 April 2024
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
The Israeli government is considering its response to Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack over the weekend. Israel’s allies – led by the US – have called for restraint, so, as the world tries desperately to de-escalate the situation, what could happen next?
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