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The United States is urging Israel not to retaliate after a massive attack from Iran recently. Iran launched hundreds of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and ballistic missiles in response to Israel's airstrike earlier this month on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria. Iran also backs Palestine, which is currently in the middle of an intense war with Israel. The attacks by Iran lasted over five hours and consisted of over 170 drones and 120 ballistic missiles, but according to officials, Israel was able to take down 99% of the incoming projectiles with their Iron Dome defense system and the assistance of their allies of the United States, the United Kingdom, Jordan, and France. The only things that got through were a couple of ballistic missiles, which did minimal damage. No one was killed in the attacks, but a few Israeli citizens were injured by falling metal after explosions in the air. The United States and other countries are advising for Israel not to retaliate, as they are worried that it could break out into a full-fledged Middle Eastern war. Iran has a presence in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen through multiple militias, meaning that a war against Iran could also include a war against all of these other countries-- wreaking havoc in the entire area. They have also confirmed that if Israel does take action, they will not have the US's support, and they will not participate in any conflict sparked by this attack. Israel's war cabinet has still not decided on the response to Iran's attack, and their decision will be anxiously awaited by their allies.
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