Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities have been described as a 'grave danger and a serious threat' to the peace, security, and stability of the entire region and beyond, Pakistan told the UN Security Council during an emergency session convened on Friday.

Israel launched “preemptive” strikes early Friday across Iran, amid growing regional tensions and concerns about Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Experts suggest the U.S. has a strategic opportunity to leverage Iran's weakened position for a nuclear deal after Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

As regional tensions escalate following Israel and Iran's exchange of fire, the Middle East Institute (MEI) will convene an expert briefing to assess the evolving military landscape and strategic calculations during the first two nights of the conflict.

Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday condemned what they referred to as “Zionist aggression” against Iran and called for unity among Muslim nations to confront escalating regional tensions,

Israel on Sunday issued evacuation warnings to Iranians living near weapons production facilities in Tehran as the two nations continued to exchange missile attacks that began on Friday. "The Israeli military will strike these sites and will continue to peel away the Iranian snake’s skin in Tehran and everywhere — targeting nuclear capabilities and weapons systems,