Iran vs Israel: As red lines are crossed, lessons to be learnt

A flashing red line has been crossed, and a spiral of escalation seems imminent. Iran's first ever missile and drone attack on Israel might have had catastrophic consequences for the tiny sliver of territory that is Israel. This time, however, it seems to have been effectively defended against, making another 'first' for warfare in this or any other region. The reactions to this from allies and enemies show not just deep divisions on the issue but a very real desire not to create an escalation spiral that could involve other nuclear powers in and out of the region. Advertisement The…