Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has been referenced in recent conflicts, with Iran claiming Pakistan assured nuclear retaliation against Israel.

American leader says “we can easily get a deal done” to end the conflict, as Israel and Iran bombard each other overnight.

The Israeli military says it has “full aerial operational control” over the Iranian capital of Tehran, as the deadly conflict between the two enters its fourth day. Overnight explosions also rocked Israel’s port city Haifa and the city of Tel Aviv,

Despite stunning early successes in Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran, a weekend of intensive bombardment and retaliation is raising questions about Israel’s exit strategy – how it can end this conflict with its ambitious goals achieved.

Iran has limited options to respond directly. The danger, however, is that Israel has opened a Pandora’s box: the worst Iranian response might also be the most likely—a decision to withdraw from its arms control commitments and build nuclear weapons in earnest.

Iran warns of an "unprecedented" retaliation if Israel attacks, while President Trump describes the Middle East as a "dangerous place."

The Islamic Republic has threatened to attack US, UK and French military forces if they help Israel block missile and drone retaliation for Friday's ... with the deep threat from Iran being central to our planning and our operations. We will intensify ...

Iranian state media has threatened to strike military bases and ships belonging to the UK, US and France if those countries help Israel defend against retaliatory missile strikes, declaring there would be 'grave and far-reaching consequences' if these countries were 'supporters' of Israel in this conflict.

Israel has issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening to strike civilian targets in Tehran in retaliation for Iran's missile attacks.

Whether Netanyahu wants to end Iran’s nuclear program or replace its regime, they’re both risky propositions with little chance of success.