Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate between Israel and Iran to prevent further escalation of their conflict. The Kremlin warns of "dangerous consequences" if tensions continue and urges all sides to avoid actions that threaten regional stability.

Israel is claiming “aerial superiority” over Iran’s capital of Tehran on the fourth day of fighting, which saw new waves of strikes between the Middle East rivals. At least five people were killed in Iranian missile attacks Monday in Israel,

Tehran has asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press U.S. President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran in return for Iranian flexibility in nuclear negotiations,

President Donald Trump abruptly announced that he would leave the G7 summit a day early and return to Washington shortly after posting an ominous social media message that appeared to suggest more carnage in Iran.