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MIDEAST: Axios-Iran Expected To Attack Israel w/Fast Missiles Limiting Defences

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Barak Ravid at Axios: "A western source with knowledge: Unlike the April attack, this time Iran is expected to attack Israel only with ballistic missiles that reach Israel within 12 minutes and not with drones or cruise missiles that allow for much longer preparation time for defense and interception". Such an attack would be viewed as much more escalatory than the April attacks, given that it would mean a much greater prospect of major damage and civilian casualties in Israel. 

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Barak Ravid at Axios: "A western source with knowledge: Unlike the April attack, this time Iran is expected to attack Israel only with ballistic missiles that reach Israel within 12 minutes and not with drones or cruise missiles that allow for much longer preparation time for defense and interception". Such an attack would be viewed as much more escalatory than the April attacks, given that it would mean a much greater prospect of major damage and civilian casualties in Israel.