Israel on Sunday hailed its air defenses in the face of an unprecedented attack by Iran, saying the systems thwarted 99% of the more than 300 drones and missiles launched toward its territory. Regional tensions are now high amid fears of an Israeli counter-strike that could fuel further escalation.

Iran launched the attack in response to a strike widely blamed on Israel that hit an Iranian consular building in Syria earlier this month and killed two Iranian generals. Israel said Iran launched 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and more than 120 ballistic missiles.

How will Israel choose to retaliate against Iran?


(AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg) (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)

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