Israel says it first bombed Iran to stop it from being able to produce nuclear weapons and the “existential threat” they would represent.

Although Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes, Israel has long seen it as a threat. Israeli strikes have hit three of Iran’s nuclear facilities — Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. Little damage appears visible in satellite imagery of Fordow.

Israeli fighter jets have been seen armed with inexpensive glide bombs. Air superiority means it doesn't need to expend costly stand-off missiles.

Israel faced retaliation from Iran after launching missiles against Tehran's leadership and energy infrastructure as part of "Operation Rising Lion" this weekend. Iran's military responded with a wave of missile strikes against Israel,

The Israel Defense Forces has released dramatic footage of its air force destroying two of Iran’s last remaining F-14 Tomcats — the iconic US fighter jets made famous by “Top Gun.” Aerial videos show the moment the two US-made jets are blown up in Israeli drone strikes on an airfield near Tehran.

The "America First" president praised his foreign policy record on Sunday while urging a deal between Iran and Israel amid escalating strikes.

Smoke and flames filled the sky over Tehran as Israel struck oil and gas facilities in the Iranian capital and targeted more nuclear facilities during attacks that carried on into Sunday after starting two days earlier.