Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Thursday, marking a seventh 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.

The UN Security Council held a briefing on Friday in New York to discuss the rapidly unfolding conflict between Israel and Iran, which is entering its second week.

As the attacks by Iran and Israel continue into their sixth day, here's a look at what we know about the conflict, and if the US will deploy troops.

Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.