Hussain Abdul-Hussain from Foundation for Defence of Democracies spoke to ABC News Breakfast this morning on the possibility of a full-scale war. 

"I don't think this will go beyond Israel versus Iran," he said.

"Thew two countries do not share a border, so it's unlikely that we will see something that is sustainable or continues." 

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Over in the United States, the vice-presidential debate is currently underway between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance.

The first question of the night was directed at both candidates, when they were asked whether they would support or oppose a pre-emptive strike by Israel on Iran's nuclear program.

Walz said that Israel's ability "to be able to defend itself is fundamental" and "strong leadership from the US was a necessity". 

Vance argued former president Donald Trump delivered stability to the region while in power, stating "he [Trump] actually delivered stability by using effective deterrence".

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French President Emmanuel Macron said he strongly condemns Iran's new attacks on Israel, adding that in a sign of its commitment to Israel's security it has mobilised its military resources in the Middle East on Wednesday.

Mr Macron reiterated France's demand that Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population, the French presidency said in a statement.

Macron also wished for Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity to be reinstated in strict compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions, the presidency statement added, referring to Israel's recent air strikes deep into the country and border "limited" incursions.

Reporting with Reuters

Here's some footage of Iranian rockets evading Israel's Iron Dome security and exploding in residential Tel Aviv.

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the "broadening conflict in the Middle East".

"This must stop. We absolutely need a ceasefire," he wrote on social media platform X. 

The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's attack on Israel was "based on legitimate rights" and "with the aim of peace and security".

"This action was in defense of the interests and citizens of Iran," he wrote on a social media post on X.

"Let [PM] Netanyahu know that Iran is not a belligerent, but it stands firmly against any threat. This is only a corner of our power. Do not enter into a conflict with Iran." 

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the Swiss presidency of the Council announced.

"We have scheduled a meeting," a spokesperson for the Swiss mission told reporters.

The meeting is set for 10am local time at the UN headquarters in New York.

Reporting with AFP

Iran said on Wednesday that its missile attack on Israel was finished barring further provocation. 

"Our action is concluded unless the Israeli regime decides to invite further retaliation," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X.

"In that scenario, our response will be stronger and more powerful". 

The Israeli military has issued an urgent warning to residents of the southern suburbs of Beirut, including the Hadath neighbourhood. 

"You are located near Hezbollah facilities and interests, against which the IDF will operate in the near future," the Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a social media post on X. 

"For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate this building and the surrounding buildings immediately and stay away from them for a distance of no less than 500 metres". 

Security expert Jennifer Parker says that Iran's recent attack was "attempting to inflict damage", speaking to ABC this morning. 

She said the lack of warning from Iran shows a "clear escalation". 

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