By Saturday afternoon the Israel Defense Forces announced that Israeli jets were now flying with impunity over Tehran and western Iran. Iran is a vast country and the bank of potential targets is enormous: the war is expected to continue for at least a fortnight.

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

Fear and worry grip Iranians as Israel vows to continue attacking the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program, with many fleeing the bigger cities, including the capital Tehran, in search of safer areas.

Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict. Israel launched a major attack with strikes early Friday that set off explosions in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Israel's attack on Iran raises questions like whether the US will get involved, how Iran will respond, and if a wider conflict may be triggered.

Israel's airstrikes on Iran's military and nuclear facilities led PM Netanyahu to hold urgent talks with world leaders, including PM Modi.