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Iran's Potential Attack on Israel: What You Need to Know

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Find out why Biden's warnings on Iran's possible attack against Israel are causing tensions to rise. Will the conflict escalate into a full-blown war? #Iran #Israel #IranAttack

Recent reports indicate escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with Joe Biden expressing concerns about a potential Iranian attack on Israel. Israel, on the other hand, has vowed to defend itself against any retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria. The US and Israel are on high alert, expecting Iran to launch a direct strike on Israel, further intensifying the already volatile situation in the region. President Biden's reassurance of support to Israel amidst the looming threat adds to the complexity of the situation. As the shadow war between Iran and Israel continues, the risk of the conflict spiraling out of control is a cause for global concern.

Amidst the growing tensions, the US policy is facing challenges in balancing its support for Israel with its aim to prevent a regional war. The conflict in Gaza has further strained the delicate diplomatic balance, testing President Biden's commitment to Israel. Reports suggest that Iran is planning a significant drone and missile attack, prompting discussions between US and Israeli defense officials. Despite Iran signaling a 'calibrated' retaliation, the risk of escalation remains a major concern.

In a significant development, the Crisis Group warns of the potential for the Iran-Israel conflict to escalate into a full-scale war, highlighting the volatile nature of the situation. Additionally, Iran's strategic signaling of a measured response suggests a careful approach to avoid further escalation. With the US closely monitoring the situation, the delicate balance in the Middle East hangs in the balance, with potential repercussions for global security.

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Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later' (BBC News)

Israel says it is ready to defend itself against retaliation for an attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria.

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US expects Iran to carry out direct attack on Israel, sources say, as ... (CNN)

Biden spoke with his Israeli counterpart, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about the threat of an Iranian attack during a telephone call last week. A direct ...

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Iran-Israel “Shadow War” Risks Spinning Out of Control | Crisis Group (Crisis Group)

Iran and Israel are trading threats and counter-threats following the 1 April strike, attributed to Israel, on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

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Biden says Iran could soon attack Israel, and warns, 'Don't' (NPR)

President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. He said the United States will help defend Israel.

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'Disastrous': Israel-Iran tensions test limits of US policy amid Gaza war (Aljazeera.com)

Biden's 'ironclad' backing of Israel is coming into conflict with stated US goal of averting regional war, analysts say.

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Report warns Iran could launch major drone and missile attack ... (The Times of Israel)

US general meets with Israeli defense brass to discuss expected Iranian retaliation for alleged Israeli strike on IRGC members; Halevi says IDF 'ready for ...

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Iran signals 'calibrated' retaliation to Israeli strike (Financial Times)

Tehran indicates response will be designed to avoid escalating conflict amid flurry of diplomatic calls.

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As Israel waits for potential attack, what are Iran's missile and drone ... (The Times of Israel)

Report says ballistic missiles fired from Iran would take 12 minutes to reach Israel, cruise missiles would take two hours, and drones would reach targets ...

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Iran May Attack Israel From Inside Its Territories – CNN (Iran International)

“The US had observed Iran moving military assets around internally, including drones and cruise missiles, signaling that it was preparing to attack Israeli ...

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Iran's IRGC seizes 'Israeli-linked' ship near Strait of Hormuz (Aljazeera.com)

IRGC forces conducted an operation via helicopter to take control of the commercial vessel, state media reports.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard Seizes Container Ship Near Strait of ... (NextAdvisor)

(DUBAI, United Arab Emirates) — Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto an Israeli-affiliated container ...

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Iran seizes cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media says (Reuters India)

Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the Iranian state-run IRNA news agency reported, ...

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Iran seizes Israel-linked container vessel (Financial Times)

Tehran has vowed to respond to a suspected Israeli air strike on its consular building in Damascus.

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Iranian commandos seize an Israeli-linked container ship near Strait ... (NPR)

Commandos from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the ...

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Iranian troops accused of seizing Israel-linked ship (BBC News)

The MSC Aries was seized by troops descending from a helicopter early on Saturday, the ship's owner says.

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Iran's silence over possible reprisals against Israel poses domestic ... (The Guardian)

Even Iranian reporters have noticed the silence and how the rhetoric of imminent war is largely being stoked by US intelligence officials in Washington. One ...

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'Don't' - US President warns Iran against attacking Israel (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel "sooner than later", as fears grow of Iranian retaliation over an air strike.

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Iran Seizes Ship Linked To Israeli Billionaire In Latest Escalation Of ... (Forbes)

Iran seized the MSC Aries, affiliated with Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer, in the latest escalation of tensions following Israel's strike on an Iranian ...

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Israel-Gaza briefing: World watches nervously to see what Iran does ... (BBC News)

Israel never admits carrying out such attacks, but everyone knows it was its doing. AFP Onlookers check the car in which three sons of Hamas leader Ismail ...

Iran's state news agency says Guards have seized MSC Aries ... (Reuters Australia)

Iran's state news agency IRNA said on Saturday that its Revolutionary Guards had seized the MSC Aries vessel it said was "linked to Israel" and it was being ...

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Biden returns to White House at short notice amid Israel-Iran tension (The Guardian)

US president was to spend weekend in Delaware but on Saturday returned to Washington to consult with national security team.

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U.S. issues travel warning for Israel with Iran attack believed to be ... (CBS News)

Two U.S. officials told CBS News that a major Iranian attack against Israel was expected as soon as Friday, possibly to include more than 100 drones and dozens ...

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Biden to return to Washington amid Iran threats against Israel (Reuters Africa)

U.S. President Joe Biden will return to Washington on Saturday afternoon to consult with his national security team a day after saying that he expects an ...

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Israel calls off school trips, puts forces on full alert amid Iran threat (Reuters UK)

Israel called off on Saturday school trips and other youth activities planned for the coming days, the beginning of the Passover festival, and placed the ...

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Everything We Know About A Potential Iranian Attack On Israel—As ... (Forbes)

The threat of an Iranian attack against Israel has increased tensions across the Middle East and beyond.

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World waits anxiously for Iranian response to Israel's killing of top ... (The Guardian)

The world is watching Iran. After Israel assassinated a senior commander in an embassy annexe in Damascus, the one thing every diplomat, ...

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Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory attack (BBC News)

Iran had been warning it was going to strike in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria.

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Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, U.S. officials say (CNBC)

Iran launched an attack on Israel, escalating long-standing tensions between the two nations. Iran accused Israel of perpetrating a strike on its consulate ...

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Iran launches retaliatory strikes toward Israel (CNN)

Iran launched the strikes amid fears of a regional escalation following an apparent Israeli attack on an Iranian embassy complex in Syria last week.

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Iran has launched a drone attack on Israel (NPR)

The drones would take hours to arrive in Israeli airspace, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said. He warned Israelis to stay in safe rooms for 10 ...

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Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel (Aljazeera.com)

US and Israel confirm that an aerial attack on Israeli territory is under way as Jordan and Iraq close their airspace.

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Israel under fire as Iran launches drones and cruise missiles (The Guardian)

Islamic Republic's first ever direct attack on Jewish state threatens to drag Middle East into regional conflagration.

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Iran launches attack on Israel (Financial Times)

Iran has launched more than 100 armed drones towards Israel in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed several senior Iranian ...

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Israel says Iran has begun attacks (Aljazeera.com)

Iran's awaited retaliation for an Israeli attack on its embassy in Damascus has begun, according to the Israeli army.

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Iranian navy seizes Israel-linked container ship amid escalating ... (CNN)

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, state news agency IRNA ...

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Sirens, blasts sound across Israel after Iran launches retaliatory attack (Reuters UK)

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first ever direct attack on Israeli territory, ...

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Iran missile and drone attack on Israel – what we know so far (The Guardian)

Israel's military has reported minor damage after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles towards it late on Saturday.

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Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel, briefly explained (Vox)

Iran had threatened to respond to an assassination at its embassy, and did so Saturday, sparking fears of a wider confrontation.

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Sirens and blasts sound across Israel after Iran launches drone attack (CNBC)

Iran launched a swarm of explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel late on Saturday in its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory.

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Reaction to Iran's drone, missile attack on Israel (Reuters India)

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, in an attack that could lead to a major ...

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Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel with hundreds of drones ... (nation.co.ke)

Iran had vowed retaliation for what it called an Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate on April 1 that killed seven Guards officers.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran's Attacks against the ... (The White House)

Earlier today, Iran—and its proxies operating out of Yemen, Syria and Iraq—launched an unprecedented air attack against military facilities in Israel.

China 'deeply concerned' about escalation after Iran strikes Israel (Reuters UK)

China is "deeply concerned" about escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched drones and missiles in a retaliatory strike against Israel, ...

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Iran-Israel attack live: Iran launches drones at Israel in retaliatory ... (BBC News)

Israel says it and its allies have intercepted the vast majority of more than 200 drones and missiles launched by Tehran.

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Joe Biden convenes G7 in response to Iran's 'brazen' attack on Israel (Financial Times)

The US president spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Saturday to “reaffirm America's ironclad commitment” to its ally's security. Biden ...

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'Serious escalation': World reacts to Iran's drone, missile raids on Israel (Aljazeera.com)

Tehran had been threatening to attack Israel after an air raid on April 1, widely blamed on Israel, destroyed Iran's consulate in Syria, killing 12 people, ...

U.S. Response to Iran's Attack on Israel - United States Department ... (Department of State)

While we do not seek escalation, we will continue to support Israel's defense, and as the President made clear, we will defend U.S. personnel. I will be ...

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What was in wave of Iranian attacks and how were they thwarted? (BBC News)

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel, the Israeli military said on Sunday. The attack included 170 drones and 30 cruise missiles, none ...

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European leaders condemn Iran's revenge attack on Israel (POLITICO.eu)

Tehran launched more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli targets, raising fears of a major escalation in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Israel says 300 Iranian drones and missiles downed in ... (CNBC)

U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the Iranian strike on Saturday as "unprecedented" and will convene G7 leaders to respond to Iran's "brazen attack."

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Iran warns Israel against 'reckless' retaliation (BBC News)

More than 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel by Iran overnight, following the 1 April Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria. Israel said it ...

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Live updates: U.S. helps Israel thwart Iranian attack of 300 drones ... (The Washington Post)

President Biden reassured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the U.S. commitment to Israel's security. Nearly all missiles and drones were intercepted, ...

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How Israel foiled Iran's attack (POLITICO.eu)

Iran tried to overwhelm Israel's air defenses with five hours of missile and drone strikes overnight — but the offensive failed spectacularly.

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Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike ... (CNN)

President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team, seeking to contain the risk of a wider regional war following a barrage of Iranian ...

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Iran rolls dice in shadow war with Israel (Financial Times)

Israel and Iran's attempts to restore military deterrence pull the region into escalating cycle of violence.

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Why has Iran attacked Israel? (BBC News)

Iran's attack on Israel marks a major escalation in a long-running shadow war between the two nations.

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'True Promise': Why and how did Iran launch a historic attack on ... (Aljazeera.com)

Iran has just launched the largest ever drone strike in the world, and the biggest missile attack in its history.

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