Israel conducted air strikes into Iran, targeting nuclear facilities and killing top military leaders and nuclear scientists, leading to retaliatory strikes from Tehran. The attacks were in response to concerns about Iran's advancing nuclear program. The U.N. nuclear watchdog recently declared Iran's non-compliance with nuclear non-proliferation agreements. Iran, however, claims its uranium enrichment program is for peaceful purposes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the operation aimed to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel's survival by targeting Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility at Natanz. The strikes killed three top Iranian military leaders and other officials ahead of planned negotiations to address international concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Following the attack, oil prices surged, and Iran launched 100 drones toward Israel. Iran's supreme leader vowed a harsh punishment for Israel, leading to air raid sirens across Israel and the closure of schools and major events. Israel also temporarily shut its diplomatic missions worldwide, and several countries closed their airspace.

Former President Trump urged Iran to reach a nuclear deal before it's too late, warning of worsening consequences. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in the Israeli attack on Iran and prioritized protecting American forces in the region.