Israel Versus Iran — What an Open War Between Them Could Look Like
The US and its European allies fear that an April 1 attack in Syria that killed several Iranian officers could push Israel and Iran to the verge of something they’ve avoided for decades: open war. Until now, Iran, with one exception, has used proxies to attack Israel, while Israel has avoided airstrikes on Iranian soil. Now Israel is bracing for retaliation for the strike in Damascus, a prospect provoking fears of a regional conflict.
