Iran is responding to the strikes by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases.

Six U.S. troops have been killed in the widening war as of Tuesday evening. The U.S. and Israel are launching long-range strikes from bases and ships that are often hundreds of miles from their targets in Iran. The U.S. has so far minimized casualties by intercepting many Iranian strikes before they hit their targets.

Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.

Israel stepped up airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers and a nuclear research site, and Iran retaliated against Israel and across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel.

A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.

Newsweek has created a list recording every country where a strike has been reported in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

Israel announces strategic shift toward regional integration through Abraham Accords as military cooperation with Arab neighbors deepens significantly.

As the Israel-Iran war intensifies, experts explain the key differences between now and June's conflict, highlighting changes in military tactics and regional stability. Israel and the United States