US President Donald Trump quickly heralded the US strikes on Iran as a “spectacular military success,” saying the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities were “totally obliterated.”

Israel’s military says it is striking around Iran’s western city of Kermanshah, as fears of a wider regional conflict loom large after the United States inserted itself into Israel’s war by attacking

The US hit three nuclear sites in Iran overnight - but it remains unclear whether the strikes did destroy all of Iran's nuclear capabilities.

The bombing marked a stark reversal from President Trump’s campaign rhetoric to “expel the warmongers from our government,” and escalated divisions within the GOP.

This was a highly classified mission with very few people in Washington knowing the timing or nature of this plan,” Caine said. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Hegseth said the U.S. military was positioned to defend itself in the Middle East, but also to respond against Iran if it goes through with longstanding threats to retaliate. The Trump administration said it is not looking for a wider war with Iran,