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Iran fires missiles at Israel: What you need to know

Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel in what Tehran said was self-defense. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would "pay" for the attacks.

Palestinian youths inspect a fallen projectile in the dark — Image: Zain Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images

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Here's a collection of DW articles and videos on Iran's recent firing of missiles at Israel and the Israeli response.

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How will Israel respond after Iran's missile attack?

US President Joe Biden has said he will not support Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.

EU calls for deescalation after Iran attacks Israel

The UN and EU have urged Iran and Israel to stop the conflict from escalating further. Will their pleas be heard?

What next for Iran after strike on Israel?

Tehran is waiting for Israel's response to its massive missile attack, as the regional conflict threatens to escalate.

Do these videos show Iran's attack on Israel?

In the aftermath of Iran's attacks, videos have sprung up on social media. But some are in fact several years old.

Iran-Israel: What are the two sides' defense strategies?

What are the strategic and military considerations that could drive Iran and Israel to either escalate, or deescalate?

Guterres: Time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation

In a UN Security Council emergency meeting, the UN chief warned of the danger of all-out war in the Middle East.

Is Israel ready to hit Iran's nuclear sites?

Israel's defense minister has said the time is right for launching military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

Israeli Ambassador to UN: 'We will act'

During a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Lebanon, the Israeli and Iranian UN ambassadors took the floor.

Iran and the cost of a war with Israel

Even before the escalation of tensions with Israel, Iran's economy was suffering. Can it sustain a prolonged conflict?

Israel-Iran escalation has shattered precedents, expert says

DW spoke with Behnam Ben Taleblu, who says that the Middle East is already in the midst of a regional war.

Israelis take cover as missiles launched from Iran

DW's Shani Rozanes and Tania Krämer report, and Kasra Aarabi of United Against Nuclear Iran speaks to DW's Phil Gayle.

Israeli response to Iran's attack expected within days

The Israeli government is holding security consultations on how to retaliate for Tuesday's Iranian missile attack.

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