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Israel’s Lebanon invasion triggers Iran missile threat

As Israel launches its long-anticipated ground invasion of Lebanon, the White House warns that Iran could launch a ballistic missile attack—with ‘severe consequences’. The Times correspondent George Grylls has met Israeli troops at the border and unpacks what’s going on—and what could happen next.


The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. 


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