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Iran, Israel appear to pull back from brink as US approves military aid

An Israeli army battle tank moves at a position along the border between southern Israeli and the Gaza Strip on Jan. 31, 2024. [AFP]

Iran and Israel appeared to step back from the brink of broader conflict as lawmakers in the United States approved new Israeli military aid on Saturday despite growing criticism of its ally's war in Gaza.

Iran downplayed Israel's reported retaliation for its unprecedented drone and missile attack, tamping down fears that escalating attacks between the arch enemies could tip over into a broader war in the Middle East.

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