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Is the Middle East on the brink of a much broader war?

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In its first direct attack on Israeli soil, Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones to the country overnight on Saturday.   

And whilst the unprecedented attack has been called an ‘almost total failure’ by Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron, world leaders are urging Israel to restrain.   

Now, the fate of the Middle East hangs in the balance as Israel vows to exact a price from Tehran.

So, what will Israel do next? And is a broader war brewing in the Middle East? 

ITV News International Affairs Editor Rageh Omaar and ITV News Washington Correspondent, Robert Moore tell Lucrezia Millarini what you need to know...