If the U.S. entered the conflict between Iran and Israel, Tehran could target American military assets in the region, experts have told Newsweek.

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump threatened Iran's supreme leader as he pushed Tehran to end its retaliatory airstrikes on Israel and warned against any threats to U.S. servicemembers in the region.

US President Donald Trump issued a threat to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, calling the Iran head of state an "easy target". "We know exactly where the so-called "Supreme Leader" is hiding.

James Anderson, former acting Under Secretary of Defense for Policy during the first Trump administration, told Newsweek what Iran's possible next steps may be.

Donald Trump had said he believed Iran would be "foolish" not to sign the deal he intended to offer the nation - but he has now hit out at the country after fresh developments

As Israel and Iran continue to exchange airstrikes, CBC’s David Common breaks down what’s known about both countries’ defences and how it could shape what happens next.