AS hostilities between Iran and Israel continued for the second day on Saturday, following Tel Aviv’s provocative strikes against the Islamic Republic on Friday, many around the world worried about the diminishing chances of de-escalation.

While Israel had struck multiple sites and killed several senior Iranian military leaders and scientists on Friday, Tehran hit back, sending barrages of drones and missiles towards the Zionist state later in the day.

As the conflict grinds on, there are dangers it may expand, particularly if the US gets involved. Such a development would be devastating for the region, sending shockwaves across the globe.

Some media reports say that the US had

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