Israel and Iran escalate conflict with missile attacks and rising tensions

economist.com October 10, 2024, 03:01 AM UTC

Israel and Iran's conflict has intensified, with Iran launching about 200 missiles at Israel last week. This marks a significant escalation in their ongoing standoff, which has been building for over a year. Israel is now preparing to respond to the missile attacks. The situation raises concerns about potential involvement from Gulf states and the United States. The conflict has brought both countries closer to a direct confrontation, increasing tensions in the region.


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