_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Thursday night, Israel unleashed a historic and devastating assault across Iran.

Operation “Rising Lion” saw much of the country’s nuclear program destroyed and multiple top-level military officials killed. Since then, both sides have continued striking each other.

The United States swore off any involvement in the attack, but warned Iran not to strike at American forces in the region.

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