Haifa and Tel Aviv struck by Iranian missiles as U.S. embassy in Israel directs government employees and families to shelter in place at home.

Smoke and missiles have lit up the skies in Israel and Iran in a fierce standoff triggered by fears over Tehran’s expanding nuclear program. Since June 13, hundreds of military strikes have been exchanged as the two nations remain locked in a conflict that shows no signs of abating.

By Alexander Cornwell and Parisa Hafezi TEL AVIV/DUBAI (Reuters) -Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran,

Despite stunning early successes in Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran, a weekend of intensive bombardment and retaliation is raising questions about Israel’s exit strategy – how it can end this conflict with its ambitious goals achieved.

Israel and Iran intensified their deadly air strikes Monday on the fifth day after Israel launched its first attack to dismantle Iran's nuclear capability.

Iran and Israel intensified strikes on each other's infrastructure and territory over the weekend after Israel launched a surprise assault on its long-time enemy's military leadership and nuclear program.

The U.S. commander in chief again urged the Islamic republic to reach an agreement “before it’s too late.” Trump’s comments during the gathering of world leaders came shortly before Israel’s ambassador to the U.S. laid out what it would take from Tehran for his government to end its strikes on what he dubbed “the head of the snake.”

Israel has launched a series of strikes against Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear program and other military infrastructure. Iran has launched its own strikes in retaliation.

As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, the U.S. deploys the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier along with support tankers to bolster military readiness.

A Democratic senator introduced legislation to prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization.

Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.