Israel accuses Iran of seeking to build a nuclear bomb and says it is acting before that can happen. The U.S. is also considering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Iran says its nuclear program is for civil energy purposes.

As Trump considers joining the war in the Middle East, Iran’s ally says there could be potentially perilous consequences for the world.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to help mediate an end to the conflict between Israel and Iran, suggesting Moscow could help negotiate a settlement that could allow Tehran to pursue a peaceful atomic program while assuaging Israeli security concerns.