The scale of retaliation will determine if Iran and Israel are headed towards all-out war. Israel's announcement that it is only targeting military sites in Iran is crucial. If the attack is limited to military targets, it could lead to de-escalation. However, if the damage is significant, Iran is likely to retaliate. The size of Iran's counter-strike will be an important indicator. If Iran chooses to reduce the number of missiles fired, it could signal a desire to de-escalate. A larger future strike would escalate the conflict towards all-out war.
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