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Israel vs Iran: The Complicated World of Nuclear Warfare

Israel-Iran conflict - Nuclear weapons - Retaliation - Shadow warfare

The shadowy history of Israel's attacks on Iran and the escalating tensions following Iran's recent strike on Israel

The intricate relationship between Israel and Iran has long been shrouded in a "shadow war" that has now heated up with Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel. This attack, although defeated, has raised concerns about the possibility of Iran developing nuclear weapons as a means of deterrence. Israel's history of cyberattacks, assassinations, and drone strikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict.

The recent escalation of attacks between Iran and Israel signifies a major turning point in their conflict, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to vow victory against Iran. The looming threat of retaliation from Israel raises the stakes in the region, with implications for the broader Middle East.

As tensions mount, the question of de-escalation or retaliation hangs in the balance, with Iran's aggressive maneuvers testing Israel's response capabilities. The potential for matters to spiral out of control remains a pressing concern, with both nations on edge as they navigate the delicate balance of power.

The recent events between Israel and Iran highlight the high stakes involved in their conflict and the potential impact on global security. Iran's calculated attack on Israel and Israel's impending response could have far-reaching consequences, including the acceleration of Iran's nuclear ambitions, leading to increased tensions in the region.

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Do Israel and Iran Have Nuclear Weapons? It's Complicated (Newsweek)

The decades-long Israel-Iran "shadow war" went hot this weekend with Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, which though largely defeated by ...

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Retaliation Against Iranian Nuclear Sites Would Be ... (Arms Control Association)

Furthermore, a large-scale attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is more likely to push Tehran to decide that developing nuclear weapons is necessary to deter ...

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Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel's attacks on ... (Aljazeera.com)

From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran for years.

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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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Iran and Israel's open warfare after decades of shadow war (Reuters.com)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his country would achieve victory after the military said it shot down almost all of the more than 300 ...

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Israel's Momentous Decision (The New Yorker)

Dexter Filkins on Iran's dramatic but largely ineffective attack on Israel, and on Benjamin Netanyahu's pending response.

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Now it's up to Israel: De-escalate or retaliate against Iran? (The Washington Post)

Tehran's barrage of drones and missiles was a face-saving maneuver, successfully repulsed. But the possibility of matters spinning out of control still ...

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How Israel's Response to Iran Could Accelerate the Iranian Nuclear ... (STRATFOR)

Iran's attack against Israel and Israel's possible retaliation will increase the likelihood that Tehran will accelerate the development of nuclear weapons.

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Iran Attack: 3 Ways Israel Could Respond (Foreign Policy)

Biden also told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would not participate in or support a direct Israeli strike on Iran. In light ...

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Iran has given Israel licence to 'go nuts'. But there are reasons to resist (BusinessDay.com.au)

Israel faces a dilemma of historic proportions as it decides how to respond to Iran's weekend attack.

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GENERAL JACOB NAGEL: Why Israel's failure to strike back at Iran ... (Daily Mail)

The Israeli military's most important strategic target should be Iran's nuclear weapons program. Tehran is building a new heavily fortified facility near ...

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