The United States has said that Iran would face dire consequences it attacked its citizens, military bases and other infrastructure in the region amid ongoing armed

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations Security Council will meet later on Friday over Israel's strikes on Iran, diplomats said, at the request of Tehran.

Iran could strike US targets across the Middle East – such as special forces camps in Iraq, military bases in the Gulf, and diplomatic missions in the region. Iran's proxy forces - Hamas and Hezbollah – may be much diminished but its supportive militias in Iraq remain armed and intact.

Iran fires dozens of missiles at Israel which vowed further strikes on Iran in unprecedented confrontation between the arch foes

As Iran strikes back at Israel after an unprecedented attack on Tehran’s nuclear operations, WSJ explains Iran’s military capabilities and strategy. Photo Illustration: BEDIN TAHERKENAREH/EPA/Shutters

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will strike "every site and every target of the ayatollah regime" in Iran.

At an emergency UN meeting, the United States forcefully warned Iran not to target U.S. citizens or bases in the Middle East amid its conflict with Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to curb its nuclear program,