Israel and Iran trade strikes
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The already volatile Middle East has plunged into a new and dangerous phase of conflict as Israel and Iran openly traded blows over the past two days
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying, "We can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!"
Several people were killed when Iran fired a barrage of projectiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack on its foe’s nuclear facilities and military leadership. Follow along for live updates,
Israel launched its offensive against Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure on Friday. Iran has retaliated to the Israeli airstrike by firing scores of ballistic missiles on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Israel's military said early Sunday it had struck Iran's defence ministry headquarters, "nuclear weapons project" infrastructure sites and other targets, as the rival nations exchanged fire for a third day.
The two discussed Israel and Iran for 50 minutes, with Mr Putin pushing for Russia’s proposal to resolve concerns about Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a readout from Russian official Yuri Ushakov.