For years, Israel contained its conflicts with Tehran, Hamas and Hezbollah. The broad assault on Iran highlights a shift in strategy.

Bruce, speaking to reporters at a regular news briefing, said the task force was intended to help ensure the State Department and American citizens get the information they may need. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk;

Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender', tells Tehran to evacuate as air war rages on. Israel plans to destroy Fordow nuclear site.

Israel and Iran have attacked each other for the fourth straight night. Multiple people are dead after Iran fired missiles at Israel's major cities overnight. Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes have struck more targets in Iran.

By Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Jeff Mason TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iranian missiles struck major Israeli cities on Monday while Israel's prime minister said his country was on its way to eliminating "threats" from nuclear and missile facilities in Iran and civilian casualties mounted on both sides.

KANANASKIS, Alberta (Reuters) -French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was against military action against Iran that could lead to regime change and potential chaos, calling for a ceasefire with a return to negotiations over its nuclear programme.

France's Macron says using military for a regime change in Iran would cause 'chaos':::: Kananaskis, Canada:: Emmanuel Macron, French President"We do not want Iran to get nuclear weapons or have ballistic capabilities.