The military escalation between Israel and Iran reached an irreversible point on June 13, 2025, when the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, launched the so-called Operation Rising Lion. According to Israel, the goal is clear: “to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program,” considered by Israel as an existential threat.

As the attacks by Iran and Israel continue into their sixth day, here's a look at what we know about the conflict, and if the US will deploy troops.

The fight between two well-armed Mideast powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern only deepened by U.S. involvement.