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Israel attempted to confuse the Iranians about the timing of the attack, but given the American warnings to embassies and the fact that a 'friendly country' warned Iran, it's still too early to know how surprised Tehran truly was

While often carried out by proxy groups like Hezbollah, Iran has been linked to major attacks on Jews and Israelis abroad, including bombings of the Israeli Embassy and Jewish community center in Buenos Aires in the 1990s

Israeli strikes across Iran caused a flurry of cancellations across multiple airlines, including Lufthansa, El Al and KLM. Online data shows El Al evacuated its fleet to Europe

The UN and EU warned the situation was dangerous, with the chief of IAEA, the UN nuclear watchdog, offering to visit Iran to ensure the safety of nuclear facilities. China offered to help ease tensions between the countries

Democratic and Republican lawmakers took to social media following Israel's strikes in Iran overnight into Friday, with some praising the attack and other slamming it

Iran fires some 150 missiles at Israel ■ Israel struck dozens of targets, including nuclear ones, throughout Iran on Friday ■ Iran confirms Revolutionary Guards chiefs, army's commander killed in attacks ■ Trump endorses 'excellent' Israel strikes on Iran, warns 'there's a lot more to come' ■ Iran vows harsh retaliation

Escalation comes hours after Trump explicitly stated he wanted Israel to refrain from striking Iran until the U.S. exhausted its diplomatic efforts on Iran's nuclear program

The State Department cited a "complex" security environment as U.S. officials confirmed Israel is ready to strike Iran. Washington is also preparing evacuations from Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait

The Israeli strike is reportedly being prepared without U.S. support, while Iran is said to be planning a retaliatory barrage of hundreds of ballistic missiles targeting Israel

Israeli military says it struck dozens of targets, including nuclear ones, throughout Iran, Israelis urged to remain close to shelters; Dermer, Mossad chief to meet trump envoy Witkoff ■ CEASE-FIRE HOSTAGE TALKS: Netanyahu to convene the security cabinet to update ministers hostage talk progress ■ GAZA: Israeli army issues evacuation order for some areas of Gaza's Khan Yunis ■ IRAN: Iran's response to Israeli strike could include hundreds of ballistic missiles

The source said that during a phone call between the two leaders, Netanyahu tried to convince Trump to halt negotiations on a nuclear deal with Iran, arguing that 'the Iranians are playing the Americans' and that the talks are doomed to fail

Since the start of the war, more than 20 cases of espionage involving Israeli citizens working for Iran have been foiled, according to the Shin Bet and police, including several teenagers

As tensions rise between Iran and the U.S. in their ongoing nuclear talks, Israel has gained renewed relevance as Trump's leverage to pressure the Iranians into accepting his conditions for a deal

Israel is preparing to strike in Iran as the U.S. deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran approaches ■ Israel may not strike Tehran's nuclear sites, but may target strategic sites across Iran

ISRAEL: Four Israeli soldiers killed in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza were laid to rest ■ GAZA: Aid distribution fund says Hamas threatening staff; IDF says it found body of Hamas chief Sinwar ■ IRAN: Iran to present counter-proposal to U.S. in nuclear talks ■ ISRAEL: Ministers summon AG to pre-dismissal hearing, after establishing new commitee

Despite mediation efforts and rounds of talks, the two nations remain at odds over enrichment and the lifting of sanctions. Iran insists on immediate sanction removal for its oil economy, while the U.S. favors a phased approach.

Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to rethink its regional policy, saying it would be better to reach a deal with the U.S. than face the possibility of an Israeli attack if the talks broke down

The White House aims to shift Netanyahu's Gaza and Iran policies but remains cautious, while Netanyahu targets senior officials at home. IDF officers say the army is systematically destroying Gaza's homes and infrastructure in what could be seen as a campaign to prevent returns and prepare for mass expulsion

Trump cautioned Netanyahu against attacking Iran after a reportedly 'tense' phone call, while his envoy Witkoff hinted at an imminent Gaza cease-fire proposal he was 'feeling good about'

Israel fears Trump's 'caprice' as he pushes an Iran deal. With limited leverage, Netanyahu signals possible military action – but a solo strike appears unlikely. He's now seeing what 'America First' really means, even when it comes to Gaza