Israel’s unprecedented attacks on Iran had at their core an elusive and high-risk goal: eradicating the country’s controversial nuclear program.

Israel has carried out wide-ranging military strikes on Iran, hitting sites including some of its most important nuclear facilities.

Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country.

Iran has been rocked by two earthquakes after Israeli air strikes hit key nuclear sites as the conflict between the two countries entered a fourth day. A 2.5 magnitude tremor struck near Iran's Fordow nuclear centre shortly after a missile strike targetted the site amid escalating military tensions between the two nations.

Only the U.S. military has the 30,000-pound bomb capable of reaching the facility and the bomber that can carry it.

Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country. People in Tehran, Iran, awoke to the sound of the

Explosions reported in capital Tehran as Israeli Defence Minister announces "pre-emptive strikes" and announces state of emergency