Iran attacks Israel—What we know

“Iran’s missile barrage in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon represents a dangerous escalation of this already tragic conflict,” Defense Priorities Middle East director Rosemary Kelanic told Newsweek.

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