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As Israel, Iran trade barbs and blows, fears rise of a broader Middle East war
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LONDON – Israel’s top security officials are locked in urgent negotiations with their United States counterparts over their response to the approximately 180 ballistic missiles that Iran fired at the Jewish state during the late hours of Oct 1.
Although the bombardment inflicted no casualties, a heavy Israeli retaliation is now guaranteed. Soon after the Iranian missiles were fired, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that “Iran made a grave mistake” and “will pay the price”.
