The president spent four years saying "This would never have happened if I was president" in response to foreign violence. Now he's haunted by the claims.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first to respond to the attack publicly with a statement Thursday evening — but others have yet to comment.

Donald Trump was shaking hands at a picnic with lawmakers after pushing for more diplomacy with Iran. Israel ignored his pleas.

The last time Israel hit Iranian targets, in October 2024, the White House expressed understanding and conveyed that the attack had been coordinated. This time, the statement issued by the U.S. secretary of state in the immediate aftermath of the attacks smacked of distancing.

As tensions escalate, Iran has developed a range of calculated options to retaliate if attacked, raising the stakes for the entire region.

A sudden and powerful Israeli airstrike hit targets in Iran late Thursday, triggering explosions around Tehran and sparking fears of a broader region

Israel says it has more attacks planned against Iran after a series of overnight strikes targeted Tehran’s nuclear program and shook global tensions. As Washington watches the fallout, President Donald Trump is continuing to push Tehran toward the negotiating table to come to a nuclear deal.