Trump said the strikes were intended to eliminate "imminent threats" from Iran and prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Israel's military says it has begun a new wave of strikes on Tehran. Trump says the military campaign against Iran could last longer than four weeks.

The US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third day with more violent drone and air strikes traded between the opposing sides. In a fast-moving day, the US struck locations in Iran, with scenes of devastation seen on the streets. Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, targeting sites believed to be Hezbollah positions.

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

Oil prices continue to rise Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz,

Stocks recovered on Monday after tumbling earlier in the day over concerns that the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran could drive up energy costs.

The Middle East is facing deaths and destruction as Iran retaliates against a huge American-Israeli military campaign.

The war in Iran is choking off a key shipping route in the global supply chain, potentially leading to massive delays in the flow of goods to American consumers