Iran Strikes Israel. Will Israel Return Fire?
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On Saturday, Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel from Iranian territory in retaliation for a suspected Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month. US air defenses jumped in to intercept some Iranian drones in defense of Israel. In this episode, CNN’s Clarissa Ward examines what the dramatic escalation could mean for the region and ongoing war in Gaza.  --  Tug of War has been nominated for a Webby Award in the News & Politics category. Please click on the link and vote for us. Thank you!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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