Trump tears into Iran saying ‘They’re all DEAD now’ as he ‘supports’ Israel after night of missile strikes on hard-liners - Trump’s statement contradicts a claim by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that

After decades of enmity and conflict by proxy, it is the first time the arch-enemies have traded fire with such intensity, triggering fears of a prolonged conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

Israel's bombing of Iranian targets ignites political clash as Democrats, Republicans, and media figures debate Netanyahu's actions and Trump's Middle East influence

Trump posted online that he got a birthday greeting from Putin, with whom he agreed Iran-Israel war must end, and said he told Putin "his war" should end, too.

Trump said he gave Iran a 60-day ultimatum before Israel's military strike, criticizing Tehran for missing the deadline.

Israel has said it launched Operation Rising Lion to deal a blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the strikes are essential to ‘roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival’ and that Tehran could build a nuclear weapon within a few months.

Iran has told the United States and UK that it could retaliate if the countries aid Israel in attacks amid fears the Middle East will descend into war.