Leading security expert weighs in on Israel-Iran conflict

World leaders are pleading with Israel and Iran to exercise restraint as a dramatic escalation of conflict erupts in the Middle East.

The conflict tipped over the edge this morning after Tehran substantially increased its nuclear technology.

This morning Israel landed the first strike, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Operation Rising Lion.

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Netanyahu is promising attacks will continue until the nuclear threat is over, which could take days if not months.

Iran's retaliation has begun, launching about 100 drones towards Israeli territory.

A Current Affair spoke to security expert Michael Shoebridge about what's to come and how it could impact the world.

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