Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Tuesday, marking a fifth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise operation hit at the heart of Iran's nuclear program, striking key facilities and killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

President Trump left the G7 in Canada early to work on the Middle East, saying he was working on something “[much bigger](

Russia is watching Israel’s bombardment of Iran with mounting concern for the survival of a key ally, though the Kremlin recognizes it has few levers to influence the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the conflict between Israel and Iran prompted investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets, as they also await the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. Spot gold was up 0.

Whether the U.S. gets more involved than it already is, some members of Congress from both parties argue, should not be up to the President.

Israel stunned Iran last week with an intelligence and military operation years in the making that struck high-level targets with precision.

Israel has carried out strikes against Iran's ability to retaliate for attacks on its military establishment and nuclear program

Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.