Tehran backs efforts for a ceasefire in Lebanon on the condition it would be backed by Hezbollah and simultaneous with a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said in Beirut on Friday.

As the international community scrambles to respond to Iran’s attack, analysts warn a wider war is here – but there is still time to reverse course.

Israel is not expected to launch a preemptive strike, according to the U.S. administration official. It should take the missiles less than 15 minutes to reach targets once launched. The U.S. and Israel have all defenses activated, and Israel will “absolutely “ retaliate after it happens," the official said.