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Tehran said American bases in the Middle East could face reprisals if the U.S. helped repel Iranian attacks on Israel.

Pope Leo XIV expressed “great concern” on June 14 as the conflict between Israel and Iran deteriorated seriously following Israeli airstrikes on Iran Thursday evening, Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile barrage Friday, and continued armed exchanges between the two sides over the next 24 hours.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals.

Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region.

Friday’s attacks constituted a significant escalation between Israel and Iran — raising fears of a full-on regional conflict likely to embroil the U.S.

The U.S. did not provide any assistance or have any involvement in the Israeli strike, a U.S. official told ABC News. Attacks will last for days, maybe even weeks, IDF official says Israel's attacks on Iran can be expected to last for days,