Iran had previously threatened U.S. targets in the region and now blames the United States for the Israeli attacks

Israel’s military campaign reminds some of America’s ill-fated Middle East interventions, which President Trump has long denounced.

U.S. officials told multiple outlets that the Navy directed the USS Thomas Hudner, a destroyer capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, from the western Mediterranean Sea toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea, where it will join the USS Arleigh Burke. A second destroyer was also ordered to change course to be available if requested.

The Iran-Israel conflict has reshaped Washington, uniting hawks and pro-Israel Democrats, while MAGA and progressives oppose U.S. involvement.

Iran relations highlight the differences between the countries’ views, but others presented real opportunities for reconciliation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first to respond to the attack publicly with a statement Thursday evening — but others have yet to comment.

The United States is reportedly expecting a "mass casualty response" if Israel bombs Iran's nuclear facilities. On Wednesday, the State Department ordered the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.

The Israeli operation against Iran is expected to take “weeks, not days” and is moving forward with implicit US approval, according to White House and Israeli officials. US President Donald Trump said his country “had nothing to do with” the Israeli attacks but acknowledged Sunday that it’s “possible we could get involved.