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Apr 2024
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Israel strikes Iran: What's the state of...

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An Israeli missile has struck Iran, in response to the unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend by the Iranians.  

It seems an airfield outside of the city of Isfahan was targeted, but Tehran has played down the incident and has indicated it has no plans to retaliate.   

On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Sean Bell to find out what exactly happened in the latest attack and what it says about Israel's and Iran's respective military strengths.  

Plus, Niall is also joined by Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to analyse where this leaves tension in the Middle East.   

Producer: Rosie Gillott & Emma Rae Woodhouse 
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku  
Editor: Wendy Parker
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