Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.

What we are seeing now is the rhetoric — and the wisdom — of “America First” become reality in the skies over Tehran.

Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. is bolstering its military presence in the Middle East. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced deployments to protect American troops, including refuelling aircraft and the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier.

US Embassy in Israel being damaged by an Iranian missile strike is raising major global alarm. In what’s being called Iran’s boldest move yet, the missile hit Tel Aviv and shattered embassy windows, though no injuries were reported.

Since Israel began its concerted attack on Iran on Friday, calls for regime change in Iran have grown louder – from hawks in the US Congress to Israeli officials and some Iranian activists abroad.

Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of a conflict between the regional foes that showed no sign of slowing.

TEL AVIV/DUBAI (Reuters) -Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing what he said was the country's rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development.

As an unprecedented Israeli attack on Iran last week sparks a spiraling conflict between the two enemy states, China has seen an opportunity to cast itself as potential peace broker – and an alternative voice to the United States.

The Israel Defense Forces has released dramatic footage of its air force destroying two of Iran’s last remaining F-14 Tomcats — the iconic US fighter jets made famous by “Top Gun.” Aerial videos show the moment the two US-made jets are blown up in Israeli drone strikes on an airfield near Tehran.