The possibility of Iran resorting to a dirty bomb in its war with Israel worries Western officials and could result in the U.S. directly joining the conflict, according to Financial Times’ chief foreign affairs columnist.

Israel attacked Iran early Friday with a barrage of airstrikes that took out top military officers and hit nuclear and missile sites, calling it just the beginning and raising the potential for an all-out war between the two bitter Middle East adversaries.

In the days since, the two sides have exchanged air strikes.

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