Iran has downplayed the impact of a series of Israeli airstrikes on military facilities that have raised fears of further escalation. Early on Saturday, Israel carried out what it described as “precise and targeted” airstrikes in response of "months of continuous attacks" from Iran. On this episode, Azadeh Moshiri speaks with the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet and Parham Ghobadi from BBC Persian. They examine the immediate and broader implications of these attacks and discuss the big question: What does Tehran do next? The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. You can contact us at theglobalstory@bbc.com Producer: Alice Aylett Roberts Sound engineer: Mike Regaard Assistant editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas Senior news editor: Sara Wadeson
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Hi there, I'm Azadeh Moshiri from the BBC World Service.
This is the global story.
The attack world leaders have been bracing for weeks has happened.
Israel has launched airstrikes against Iran.
It was in retaliation for Tehran's barrage of missile strikes against Israel earlier this month.
All those who threaten the State of Israel and seek to drag the region into wider escalation will pay a heavy price.
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the country has a right to defend itself, but regional neighbours and Western leaders are warning against any response.
The question now is what will Iran do next?
With me Today is the BBC's chief international correspondent, Lise Doucet and Param Khobodi from the BBC Persian Service.
Hi, Liz.
Hi, Param.
Hello, Azadeh.