After Trump's remarks, a call took place between the two leaders, followed by a diplomatic-security consultation.

The IDF has moved to its highest state of readiness after overnight strikes; an Israeli official confirmed coordination with the US.

Israel has been waiting for an opportunity to complete the mission in Iran, and the right moment may have arrived. The coming days are critical, with Israel on the verge of deciding whether to overturn the table and change the rules of the game into which it has been forced.

New report from opposition-linked Iran International raises questions about command-and-control in Tehran, as foreign ministry warns the diplomatic track is in tatters.

The Israeli strike in Beirut was the first sign of independence from Washington, but the real test will be whether it changes the reality over time. Iran is signaling that it will not continue firing if Israel does not respond, and the question is how and on what scale to hit back without being dragged into open war.