The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would drive up the jeopardy for President Trump in terms of casualties and political capital.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy throughout his political career.

President Donald Trump went scorched earth on some popular voices among MAGA after they publicly criticized U.S. strikes on Iran. During a phone call late Monday with journalist Rachael Bade of “The Inner Circle,” Trump argued that conservative hosts Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly “aren’t MAGA,” but that he is.

House Speaker Johnson defends U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran as defensive measure during congressional briefing, saying Israel was determined to act with or without support.

President Trump’s embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president’s advisers voiced opposition.

China said it is "highly concerned" over the military strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel, calling for an immediate stop to the military action.

The United States and Israel bombed Iran Feb. 28, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of building nuclear weapons that threaten U.S. allies and could "soon" reach the U.S.

The war in the Middle East is spiraling further as Israel and the U.S. pound Iran, which hit back. U.S. President Donald Trump says he's prepared take the operation "far longer" than 4 to 5 weeks.