This is a CBS on the world. I'm John Bachelor.

Iran. The headline in the Financial Times describes the in-between moment.

The US and Israel have stepped back from Gaza at the moment, anticipating the RFA operation in the

near future.

However, at the same time after the strike against the IRGC commander in Damascus, Iran, the mullahs of Tehran,

have been broadcasting that they will retaliate. The headline says,

U.S. allies urge Iran not to retaliate against... that they will retaliate. The headline says,

U.S. allies urge Iran not to retaliate against Israel, subhead.

Washington warns that Tehran is ready to stage military response

to an Iran's consulate last week.

I welcome my colleague Benham Ben-Tallebleau,

Senior Fellow for the Foundation for the Defense of Democracy,

who has instructed me for many years about the Iranian arsenal, especially the missile arsenal.

The headlines in these last days have also included the information that the Israeli Air Force

is practicing and practicing in case there is need

to strike against missile sites. Then I'm a very good evening to you. The

Iranian missile capability is advancing month-time-month year by year.

Same for drones. Are they in a position to launch an overwhelming strike or

even a damaging strike against Israel to your knowledge.

Good evening to you.

A very good evening to you, John.

Pleasure to be with you.

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