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Iran's Tension with Israel: What Could Happen Next?

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Tensions rise as Iran signals retaliation and Biden warns of imminent attack. Will the conflict escalate?

Iran and Israel are at the brink of escalating tensions as President Joe Biden anticipates an Iranian attack on Israel 'sooner than later.' The recent airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria has heightened the threat, with Israel preparing to defend itself against potential retaliation. Tehran has hinted at a 'calibrated' response to avoid further confrontation, amidst diplomatic efforts to ease the situation.

The shadow war between Iran and Israel has reached a critical point, with threats and counter-threats escalating since the recent strike attributed to Israel in Damascus. The US, Britain, and France have issued new travel guidelines for government employees in Israel, indicating the seriousness of the situation. As Iran plans its retaliation, fears of a full-blown conflict loom large in the region.

In the midst of these tensions, the US has moved 'additional assets' to the region in anticipation of an Iranian attack. The restrictions on travel for diplomats in Israel reflect the growing concerns about the potential fallout of the situation. The risk of the conflict spiraling out of control is real, with both Iran and Israel on edge, ready to defend their interests.

With Iran signaling a measured response and Biden urging restraint, the world watches closely to see how the situation unfolds. The shadow war between these two nations continues to pose a significant threat to regional stability. As tensions remain high, the next moves by Iran and Israel could determine the course of events in the coming days.

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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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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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Iranian attack on Israel expected 'sooner rather than later', says Joe ... (The Guardian)

President said US are 'devoted to the defence of Israel' as he urged Tehran to show restraint.

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Israel braced for Iranian attack as US moves 'additional assets' in ... (Sky News)

US President Joe Biden has said he expects Iran to attack Israel "sooner, rather than later" in response to an airstrike in Syria that killed a senior ...

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Biden says he expects Iran will attack Israel 'sooner than later' (CNN)

The US and several other countries, including Britain and France, issued new travel guidelines for government employees in Israel as the Iranian threat loomed.

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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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US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel amid fears of Iran attack (BBC News)

Iran is believed to be planning retaliation after blaming Israel for a strike on its Syrian consulate.

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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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Iran's Revolutionary Guard boards Israeli-linked ship near Strait of ... (The Times of Israel)

Video said to show commandos rappelling from helicopter onto Portugal-flagged MSC Aries in Gulf of Oman, off Emirati port Fujairah; vessel associated with ...

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Middle East crisis live: Iran blamed after footage shows ship being ... (The Guardian)

A video seen by the Associated Press (AP) shows commandos raiding a ship near the strait of Hormuz by helicopter on Saturday, an attack a Middle East ...

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Vessel seized in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions, shipping firms ... (Reuters India)

A vessel has been seized by "regional authorities" between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, maritime security agencies said on Saturday, days after Iran ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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'Iran will bear the consequences': Israel vows retaliation after vessel ... (ITV News)

The Middle East had braced for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria.

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

And since the Israel-Gaza war erupted six months ago, Israel has ramped up its targeting of Iran, not just destroying arms supplies and infrastructure in Syria, ...

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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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Biden returns to D.C. a day early to consult national security team on ... (NPR)

President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. Iranian commandos seized an Israeli-affiliated container ship ...

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Middle East latest: All Israeli forces on 'full alert' amid Iran threat (Sky News)

The Israeli military says it is on "full alert" amid the threat of an Iranian attack, saying dozens of planes are airborne as part of its readiness.

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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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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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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.

Israel says Iran has launched drone attack (Financial Times)

Iran has launched drones at Israel, an Israeli military spokesman said, following a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that ...

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Iran seizes Israel-linked cargo ship as world braces for revenge attack (The Independent)

The anticipated attack would be retaliation for an Israeli strike earlier this month on an Iranian consular building in Syria that killed 12 people, including a ...

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize Israeli-affiliated ship (The Guardian)

State news agency says MSC Aries was taken in strait of Hormuz and is being transferred to Iran's territorial waters.

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Live updates: Iran launches drones toward Israel, IDF says (The Washington Post)

The Israeli military said Saturday that dozens of combat planes were airborne as part of the state of readiness.

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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 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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Israel's Netanyahu says defences are 'ready' as Iran attacks (BBC News)

It comes as Iran launches a wave of drones at Israel, after threatening Israel with a reprisal attack.

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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.

Iran launches drone attack at Israel, expected to unfold over hours (Reuters UK)

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said it launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel late on Saturday, an attack that may trigger a major ...

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Iran launches dozens of drones toward Israel, IDF says (The Independent)

Israeli military confirms prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane is in the air amid escalating tensions.

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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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Iran launches drones toward Israel in retaliatory attack: Live updates ... (The Independent)

Iran launches drone and missile attack against Israel in retaliation for strikes in Syria: Live · Attack dubbed 'Operation True Promise' comes after intense ...

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PM statement on Iranian regime's reckless attack against Israel (GOV.UK)

The UK will continue to stand up for Israel's security and that of all our regional partners, including Jordan and Iraq. Alongside our allies, we are urgently ...

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Direct attack against Israel by Iran is unprecedented (Sky News)

This is the most dangerous moment yet for the region since the Hamas attacks of 7 October.

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Netanyahu convenes Israeli war cabinet as Iran attacks (Sky News)

US officials predicted that Iran would launch more than 100 drones, dozens of cruise missiles, and dozens of ballistic missiles.

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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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Biden blasts 'brazen attack' and backs Israel's security (BBC News)

The US president says American forces "helped Israel take down nearly all" the drones and missiles.

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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 attack: Everything we know so far on Tehran's drone and missile ... (Sky News)

Some 170 explosive drones were launched by Iran, while 25 cruise missiles were intercepted outside Israel's borders, according to the IDF.

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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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RAF fighter jets deployed to shoot down Iran drones, MoD says (BBC News)

The MoD says the RAF will repel "any airborne attacks within range" of its jets in the Middle East.

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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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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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Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider ... (Reuters UK)

Top Iranian commanders warned Israel on Sunday that the country would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes, ...

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Will Israel let an attack by Iran go unpunished? Probably not (Sky News)

Israel has the military capability to hurt Iran. Iranian air defences are no match for Israeli jets.

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Iran warns it will strike again with greater force if Israel or US retaliate (The Guardian)

Tehran's firing of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel threatens to draw region into wider conflict.

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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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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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Israel 'ready to do what is necessary' after Iran launches 330 drones ... (The Independent)

Iran launched explosive drones and fired ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel in its first direct attack on Israeli territory.

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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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Joe Biden reaffirms US 'ironclad' support of Israel after Iran missile ... (Sky News)

More than 300 drones and missiles were launched at Israel in an attack by Iran but the country suffered no deaths and the US, UK and France all assisted in ...

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

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Joe Biden condemned Iran's “unprecedented” drone and missile attacks on ...

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