Initially planned to last up to three weeks, according to Israeli assessments, US involvement could dramatically shorten the conflict’s duration.

A war decades in the making may have just begun. Israel's coordinated airstrikes and covert operations have devastated Iran’s military leadership and nuclear infrastructure, with reports confirming hundreds of successful hits.

Following days of heightened tension, Israel launched a large attack against Iran in the early hours of Jun. 13, 2025, targeting leadership, nuclear