Iran’s attack on Israel could have consequences far beyond the Middle East – and Irish soldiers may be among those affected

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from Lebanon towards Israel. Photo: Reuters

Declan Power

The recent drone and missile attack by Iran on Israel is being seen as the next step on what many fear could be a very short route to an all-out regional war in the Middle East.

The Iranian attack is considered retaliation for the successful Israeli strike on the Iranian embassy in ­Damascus where seven people, including two senior Iranian Republican Guard officers, were killed.