Experts suggest the U.S. has a strategic opportunity to leverage Iran's weakened position for a nuclear deal after Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

But Israel's formidable and sophisticated military forces - with an arsenal largely, but not exclusively, provided by the United States - are enabling it to overpower a much large

Tensions escalate between Israel and Iran as night attacks intensify, prompting global concern and military responses. Iran launches drone and missile

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.

The retaliatory strikes came on Saturday, a day after Israel killed top Iranian military leaders and scientists and destroyed an aboveground nuclear enrichment plant near Natanz.

If there is military action by Israel against Iran, it would be conducted without U.S. military support, an administration official said. But American intelligence assistance could be provided.

Since Israel began its concerted attack on Iran on Friday, calls for regime change in Iran have grown louder – from hawks in the US Congress to Israeli officials and some Iranian activists abroad.

In rare moment of consensus, American Jews believe Israel is acting in its defense in striking Iran but differ on extent of U.S. involvement.

The Virginia senator can force a vote on the legislation, which would bar U.S. military action against Iran unless directly authorized by Congress

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.