November 1, 2024 Meet the Middle East

Israeli strikes hurt Iran, further escalation possible: analysts

While heeding US calls to steer clear of nuclear or oil infrastructure, Israel in its strikes on Iran inflicted severe damage on Iranian air defences and missile capacities and could yet launch more widescale action against the Islamic republic, analysts say.Following Iran's October 1 salvo of missiles against Israel last month -- intended as a reprisal to Israeli strikes that killed senior figures in Iran-backed groups Hezbollah and Hamas -- there were fears Israel would respond with attacks on Iran of a magnitude that could spark a global conflict.
Source: Al Monitor
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