Israel and Iran traded fire for a third straight day on Sunday, with rising casualties and expanding targets marking a sharp escalation in the conflict between the longtime adversaries. Overnight Iranian strikes killed at least ten people in Israel,

Under the Islamic Republic that took power in 1979, enmity toward Israel has been a core ideological tenet of Iranian foreign policy and a key driver in its regional policy. Over decades, their rivalry played out mainly through indirect actions by Iran and by covert operations from Israel.

Israel's military warns Iranians to evacuate weapons production factories, signalling possible new strikes immediately, reports AP. Israel Iran War News LIVE updates: Israel police recovered two bodies after Iran strike,

Iranian media reported that Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in what would be the first attack on an Iranian energy site.

Speaking on the conflict between Israel and Iran, Donald Trump threatened Iran with 'levels never seen before' if they hit anything American.

Israel's military said early Sunday it had struck Iran's defence ministry headquarters, "nuclear weapons project" infrastructure sites and other targets, as the rival nations exchanged fire for a third day.

Several people were killed when Iran fired a barrage of projectiles at Israel in retaliation for Israel's surprise attack on its foe’s nuclear facilities and military leadership. Follow along for live updates,

Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region.

Israel's airstrikes on Iran's military and nuclear facilities led PM Netanyahu to hold urgent talks with world leaders, including PM Modi.