Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to attack key facilities and kill top generals and scientists -- a barrage it said was necessary before its adversary got any closer to building an atomic weapon.

Countries in the region condemned Israel’s attack, while leaders around the globe called for immediate de-escalation from both sides.

Countries in the region condemned Israel's attack, while leaders around the globe called for immediate deescalation from both sides.