"Our support for Gaza and our defense of our country against the Zionist aggression against it has continued," a Houthi source told Newsweek.

After decades of threats, Israel launched an audacious attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites, scientists and military leaders. Here’s what to know about its controversial nuclear program.

Senior military figures and nuclear scientists were killed in the overnight strikes and there are unconfirmed reports that civilians, including children, were also among the victims. In response, Iran launched about 100 drones towards Israel, most of which were intercepted, according to the Israeli military.

Mohammad Pakpour's statement follows the death of his predecessor, General Hossein Salami, in Israel's strikes on Friday.

June 13 (UPI) -- Oil and gold prices jumped Friday as stocks fell in response to Israeli airstrikes on Iran Thursday night. Crude oil futures have been in the green all day so far, with an open of $68.90 that rose as high as $77.62 before falling back a bit, as by 11:29 a.m. the price was $72.24, which still stands as a 6.17% upsurge.

CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour reacted to Israel’s unprecedented attack on Iran overnight, saying she did not imagine a scenario in which Iran would be able to fight back with as much strength as Israel has behind it.

Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the network of militias it has fostered in the Middle East to help it fight Israel, has become seriously degraded, experts say.

Oil prices surged and stocks slumped on Friday in the immediate hours after Israel began an attack on Iran targeting nuclear sites and senior military officers. The strike stoked concern among investors about a possible wider conflict across the Middle East,

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging the country to accept a nuclear deal to avoid further “planned attacks,” citing that “there has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter… come to an end.”

Israel attacked Tehran early Friday and killed many of the country’s top military leaders and scientists. The United States said it was not involved in the strikes.

Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Republican Rep. Brian Mast, talks with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer about Israel’s unprecedented preemptive strike against Iranian military and nuclear targets.

A US president who vowed to be a peacemaker has to handle a new Middle East crisis that strikes a blow to his diplomatic efforts.