Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Tuesday, marking a fifth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise operation hit at the heart of Iran's nuclear program, striking key facilities and killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the conflict between Israel and Iran prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets, as they also await the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. Spot gold was up 0.

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues in the Middle East. Attacks have rocked Tehran and Tel Aviv. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the conflict unfolds.

Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, will be led by a woman for the first time in its history. Blaise Metreweli, who is currently head of the technology and innovation teams, will become chief of the Secret Intelligence Service in the fall. For fans of the James Bond movies, that means Q just became M.

Whether the U.S. gets more involved than it already is, some members of Congress from both parties argue, should not be up to the President.

There is no sign the conflict is ending soon and many in the region fear a wider war as they watch waves of attacks.

Iran and Israel continued on Sunday their aerial attacks, which began Friday with a series of Israeli strikes on Iran.

Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi said in an update that an Israeli strike on Sunday on Quds Square in northern Tehran injured 59 civilians and killed 12 people, including a pregnant woman. That attack also ruptured a main water pipeline.

Israel has carried out strikes against Iran's ability to retaliate for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program