When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, officials in Russia described the current escalation in the Middle East as "alarming" and "dangerous." Still, Russian media were quick to stress the potential positives for Moscow.

As Israel escalates strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, fears grow that the conflict could spill over into a global war. With the US cautious, Russia posturing, and regional powers on edge, the Israel-Iran clash has sparked heated debate over whether World War III has begun.

At the G7 summit in Canada, leaders discussed the Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for increased sanctions on Russia and support for Israel, while calling Iran a source of regional instability and stressing the importance of energy market stability.

In a dramatic one-hour phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, the Ukraine war, and the future of nuclear negotiations.

President Donald Trump said Iran was “very close” to having a nuclear weapon on June 17 while taking questions from reporters on Air Force One.

Israeli officials say they attacked Iran because of new intelligence that claims the nation is inching closer toward full nuclear capabilities. Tom Karako, director of the Missile Defense Project, joins CBS News to discuss.