Israeli officials want the United States to redouble its engagement in the Middle East to ensure Iran does not refill the vacuum left by its once-in-a-generation losses in Syria and Lebanon.

Israel and the United States are determined to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions and its influence in the Middle East, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

A strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would present an early test for President Trump, who campaigned on restoring peace while touting his support for Israel.

A senior Iranian official said Monday the U.S. and Israel, "cannot do a damn thing," to stop Tehran from advancing its nuclear program after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli officials.

Iran said on Monday that U.S. and Israeli threats against it were a blatant violation of international law and that they could not "do a damn thing" to hurt Tehran. The comments came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.

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Iran has warned of a third attack on Israel, with Supreme Leader Khamenei stating they are “prepared.” Dubbed “Operation True Promise 3,” the threat raises concerns in the region. Watch in for more details!