Pakistan's condemnation came a day after Pakistan backed US President Donald Trump as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize. The US on early Sunday morning attacked Iran's Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites with the aim of destroying the country's nuclear programme. US President Trump warned of additional strikes if Iran retaliates.

European nations worked Monday to keep alive diplomatic efforts to curb the Israel-Iran war as the two countries traded strikes following the United States’ weekend attack on Iran’s nuclear program.

U.S. forces struck Iran's three main nuclear sites, President Donald Trump said late on Saturday, and he warned Tehran it would face more devastating attacks if it does not agree to peace. "The strikes were a spectacular military success,

Israel continued to strike Iran's military infrastructure but is looking to wrap up its war with Iran soon, officials said. Follow along for live news, updates and analysis as the Iran-Israel conflict develops.

Domestic political concerns, as well as tough losses suffered in nearly two years of regional conflicts and upheavals, appear to have led these Iran allies to take a back seat in the latest round convulsing the region.

Iran has labelled the attacks a declaration of war, and has responded with its own missile salvoes, with the civilian populations of both nations bearing the brunt of the conflict. As of Thursday morning,