Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper has predicted that Iran would retaliate against Israel for the latest airstrike on an Iranian Embassy compound in Syria. However, he believes that Iran will limit its response to Israeli targets. What Happened: Esper, speaking on CNN’s “The Source,” suggested that Iran would feel compelled to respond to the Israeli airstrike, but would likely keep the retaliation on a limited scale, reported The Hill on Friday. “They are going to act,” Esper said. “They’re gonna feel the need to uphold their dignity, to maintain credibility with their proxies throughout…