More than 300 drones and missiles were launched from Iran’s territory out of which more than 120 were ballistic missiles and about 30 cruise missiles. But as per the reports from the Israel side about 99% of these were intercepted in air and destroyed in the air. This was all due to the efficient defense system of Israel.Reason behind the recent attack by Iran:As per Iran’s Mission to U.N. “Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus”. They added more by saying that the action would be much more severe if Israel made another mistake.Iran launched the attack as a response to the attack on its consulate by Israeli strike in Syria on April 1, 2024.The above cited were the reasons behind the latest attack but both countries have a long history of shadow wars:1982: Lebanon was invaded by Israel. Following this, the Revolutionary Guards set up Hezbollah.1983: Hezbollah used suicide bombers to attack and later on Israeli forces withdrew from Lebanon.2006: Israel fights a month-long battle with Hezbollah militants.2020: Israel welcomes the actions taken by the U.S. in which Iran’s General Qassem Soleimani was assassinated.2022: A joint pledge by the U.S. president and Israeli prime minister to deny Iran’s nuclear arms program.2024: The suspected attack on Iran’s embassy by Israel in Damascus in which 13 were killed including 7 generals. Iran’s stance is quite clear with a statement in which it is retreated that the actions would be severe if Israel mistakes retaliation. They also stated that the matter is concluded for now but will strike severely if Israel retaliates.But the relations between the two were not as it was today, even Iran was one of the first countries to recognize Israel after its formation in 1948, but the diplomatic ties and relations worsened after 1979. <h3>Possibilities:</h3>Now there are two possibilities which include:1. Israel will not attack Iran and will not re-escalate. But there are fewer chances of this possibility as per the statements from Israel's defense forces, they may plan a big attack on Iran. But if Israel did not attack then the situation would calm down. This is the advice from most world leaders to Israel to stay calm.2. Another possibility is that Israel will launch a direct attack on Iran which will lead to severe tension in the Middle East region. As warned by Iran if any country will help or open its airspace for the attack on Iran, Iran will attack that country.If Israel attacks Iran then the U.S. will have to interfere in the war and have to support Israel which may lead to the entry of other countries and most probably the entry of Russia on Iran’s side will worsen the situation.Now the ball is completely in the U.S. court, if they give a green signal to Israel for the attack it may lead to large-scale war with the entry of many big nations.According to Iran, they have attacked Israel in self-defense followed by the attack of Israel's defense forces in the Damascus on Iranian Consulate, and the charter of U.N. provides it a chance to safeguard itself.

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