Although Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful energy purposes, Israel has long seen it as a threat. Israeli strikes have hit three of Iran’s nuclear facilities — Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. Little damage appears visible in satellite imagery of Fordow.

Israel has launched a series of strikes against Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and other military infrastructure. Iran has launched its own strikes in retaliation.

Photos and videos showed Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system intercepting rockets.Israel and Iran continued to target each other with missiles and airstrikes overnight and into Saturday morning local time,