Israel’s Limited Attack on Iran May Help Spur Regional Deal
- It avoided oil, nuclear sites, hitting missiles, air defense
- Iran downplays impact, suggesting it may not respond in kind
Vali-Asr square in Tehran, on Oct. 26.
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Israel’s assault on Iran early Saturday, coordinated with Washington and limited to missile and air defense sites, was more restrained than many expected and may help diplomatic efforts to return hostages and limit the combat in both Lebanon and Gaza.
Israel held off until US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned to Washington from four days of consultations with Israeli and Arab allies.