Israel’s historic strike on Iran revealed years of Mossad activity inside the country, including hidden weapons, drones and assassinations of nuclear officials.

The president who promised to easily and quickly bring about peace has now found himself accounting for yet another major escalation. President Donald Trump had publicly discouraged Israel from striking Iran in recent days,

Mohammad Pakpour's statement follows the death of his predecessor, General Hossein Salami, in Israel's strikes on Friday.

IDF international spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to break down Israel’s strike on Iran and how the military is preparing for possible retaliation and broader regional fallout.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel “should expect severe punishment” for its strikes against its nuclear program and military leader

In response to Israel’s attack, Iran fired back with more than 100 drones. NBC News’ Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports more. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander retired Gen. Wesley Clark and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Aaron David Miller join Ana Cabrera to examine the possibility of further attacks.

U.S. officials quickly worked to distance the United States from Israel’s overnight airstrikes in Iran. NBC News’ Courtney Kube explains what the Trump administration is most concerned about.