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Iran did not heed Biden’s warning not to attack. Will Israel?

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Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, said to be following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel, in this handout image released April 14, 2024. Israel Defense Forces/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IMAGE BLURRED AT SOURCE

Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle is pictured at an air base, following an interception mission of an Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel.

PHOTO: REUTERS

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When the United States speaks, does Israel – its staunchest ally in the Middle East – listen? 

That is the million-dollar question in world capitals as Israel weighs when and how hard to strike back

after Iran showered it with armed drones and missiles

on April 13.

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