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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.

Projectiles are seen in the sky behind a tree in the foreground after Iran fired missiles at Israel — Israeli defenses intercepted nearly all of the Iranian missilesImage: AP/dpa/picture alliance

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

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Reports & Analysis

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.

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.

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 de-escalate?

Iran's nuclear sites: Potential targets for Israel?

Israel has promised retaliation for an Iranian missile attack. Iran's nuclear facilities could be potential targets.

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 is expected within days

Israel is holding security consultations on how to retaliate for last night's Iranian missile attack. DW has the latest.

Iran fires missiles at Israel in new Middle East escalation

How have people in Israel reacted to Iran's attack? Balig Sladeen reports from Tel Aviv.

What's next for Hezbollah and the 'Axis of Resistance'?

After their leader's assassination, some experts suggest Hezbollah is "paralyzed." Others say it's too early to tell.

US reacts to 'significant escalation' in Middle East

Iran fires missiles at Israeli cities: DW's Aya Ibrahim reports on the US perspective.

Blinken: Iran's attack 'totally unacceptable'

Iran's missile attack on Israel should be condemned by the whole world, US Sec'y of State Antony Blinken told reporters.

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