President Donald Trump addresses a question Friday that the U.S. intelligence community suggests there is no evidence to support that Iran is building a nuclear bomb. (Credit: Fox News/Pool)

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues in the Middle East. President Trump is considering multiple options, including a U.S. strike on Iran. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the conflict unfolds.

For Trump, the risks in Iran are significant. Although he is unlikely to commit ground troops, even a daring strike on the Fordo complex could be met with surprises. The U.S. certainly has the military edge, especially with the damage already sustained by Iran to its missile launchers. But as Carter found out, the best laid plans can go awry.

President Trump has excelled at letting supporters hear what they want to hear. But Iran has upended that strategy.

Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran.