Iran has accused Israel of perpetrating a strike on its consulate in Damascus, leading to escalating tensions between the two nations. Israel has threatened a counterattack if Iran retaliates.
Iran accused Israel of perpetrating a strike on its consulate in Damascus on April 1, and pledged to retaliate.
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