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Israel Weighs Cyber Retaliation as Iran Vows Harsh Response to Any Attack

Amid heightened tensions following Iran's missile attack, Israel considers a cyber response, while global leaders urge restraint to avoid further escalation.

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Men carry a model of Iran's first-ever hypersonic missile, Fattah, during celebrations in Tehran on April 15, 2024, following the drone and missile attack against Israel.
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Overview

  • Iran's recent missile attack on Israel prompts considerations of cyber retaliation instead of conventional military action.
  • Global leaders, including the U.S. and U.K., call for restraint to prevent a regional war.
  • Iran warns of a 'massive and harsh' response to any Israeli incursion into its territory.
  • Israeli officials debate the effectiveness of a cyber strategy over a direct military response.
  • The ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza complicates the geopolitical situation, raising fears of broader regional instability.