London, Washington | Israel has warned that Iran will face “consequences graver than it could ever have imagined” for its missile barrage against the Jewish state, with Israeli envoys telling the United Nations that Tehran must “pay a heavy price”.
The tense stand-off between Iran and Israel came as fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, with Israel and Hezbollah both taking casualties as their troops engaged in direct ground combat.
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Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com
