Israel’s unprecedented attacks on Iran had at their core an elusive and high-risk goal: eradicating the country’s controversial nuclear program.

Israel has launched a series of strikes against Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and other military infrastructure. Iran has launched its own strikes in retaliation.

Iran and Israel exchanged more airstrikes overnight Friday and continuing into late Saturday after Israel mainly attacked Iranian nuclear and military targets two days ago. Though some missiles struck civilian populations,

Iran says mosques, metro stations and schools may serve as shelters for civilians as Israel kept up its withering blows. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Israeli military is warning Iranians to immediately evacuate military weapons production factories,” likely signaling new strikes are coming

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, with direct strikes targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of missiles blamed for the deaths of four people and injuries of many others.

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,