Iran's attacks on Israel open a dangerous new chapter for old rivals
Iran has retaliated directly against Israel for the killing of its generals in Damascus, Syria, with an attack of more than 300 drones and missiles aimed at restoring its credibility and deterrence, officials and analysts say.This represents a time of great risk, with key questions still to be answered, they say. Was Iran's attack enough to satisfy its demands for revenge? Or, given the relatively paltry results – almost all drones and missiles have been intercepted by Israel and the United States – will he feel compelled to strike again? And will Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, consider the excellent performance of his country's air defenses as a sufficient response? Or will he choose to escalate further with an attack on Iran itself?Now that Iran has attacked ...