Prior to the attack, Iran had threatened to retaliate against the U.S. if it became involved in its conflict with Israel.

After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats seemed at odds over policy toward Iran as progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program. Party leaders were treading more cautiously.

By bnm Tehran bureau Iran has condemned what it describes as 'barbaric' US airstrikes on its Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities, following an admission of responsibility by US President Donald Trump.