# Breaking news. Iran launches missile attack against Israel: 2024-10-01

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> [@DPRK](#):
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> if Israel wanted to escalate (i.e., directly hit Iranian targets)

How is Israel doing the same thing Iran did - launching a direct, massive attack - “escalation”?

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