Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for a third day; nuclear sites hit, death tolls rise, airspace shut, U.S. warns Tehran against retaliation.

Iran and Israel continued on Sunday their aerial attacks, which began Friday with a series of Israeli strikes on Iran.

US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Israel and Iran could reach a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities but acknowledged that “sometimes they have to fight it out.” Trump said he believes there’s “a good chance” of a deal eventually being reached.

Israel has launched a series of strikes against Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and other military infrastructure. Iran has launched its own strikes in retaliation.

"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.

The UK government is trying to walk a tightrope on relations with Israel, expressing support for its military action against Iran while also criticizing the war in Gaza.

Spokane-born retired American diplomat Ryan Crocker anticipates the conflict between Israel and Iran only to escalate in the coming days.

Amid ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran, Trump is publicly and privately making clear his desire to keep the United States out of the fray for now.

Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict. Israel launched a major attack with strikes early Friday that set off explosions in the Iranian capital of Tehran.