Overview

• Israel launched a large-scale air campaign on June 13 targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and senior military leadership
• Iran retaliated with successive waves of missile and drone strikes that hit Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities
• The United States has not entered the conflict directly but has deployed forces to shield its assets and warned Iran against further attacks
• President Trump blocked an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, underscoring U.S. limits on involvement
• Diplomatic efforts are under way in Washington with Trump proposing a potential peace deal even as hostilities persist