The BBC's State Department correspondent and Washington correspondent explain how the president is justifying the action and assess the risks ahead.
The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said the “pre-emptive strike” was to “remove threats against the State of Israel”. Last June, Israel launched an attack on Iran, leading to the 12-Day War.
US and Israel launch an attack on Iran, as President Donald Trump confirms "major combat operations" are under way. The Israel Defense Forces says retaliatory strikes have been la ...
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