US President Donald Trump confirmed the US has launched 'major combat operations' in Iran.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated his country had launched a 'pre-emptive' attack on Iran, according to the BBC.
The BBC's Jon Donnison noted military action was anticipated 'for weeks' as tensions escalated.
Timeline of Events
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made their comments amid rising tensions in the region.
The situation in Iran has been closely watched by international observers, with the US and Israel taking a strong stance against the country.
International Response
The BBC reported on the expiration of New START, which means there are no limits on nuclear weapons between the US and another country for the first time since 1991.
Representatives from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington recently met for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Regional Implications
An Iranian security official reported 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
The US president and his administration have threatened 'very strong options' to intervene in Iran, including military action, as reported by the BBC's diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley.
