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Iran’s attack on Israel was calibrated to minimise damage, say analysts. But what next?

Iran launched more than 200 drones and dozens of ground-to-ground missiles at Israel on April 14. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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WASHINGTON – Iran’s attack on Israel was telegraphed ahead of time and calibrated to minimise casualties, say US defence analysts.

The question now is what Israel will do and whether the United States can rein in the conflict.

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