Israel and Iran launched a new round of attacks as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fifth day.

US President Donald Trump has largely distanced himself from the Israel-Iran conflict, but has not ruled out the US' direct involvement in the war.

Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.

Aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight into Monday, marking a fourth day of strikes following Israel's Friday attack. That surprise strike hit the heart of Iran's nuclear program, killing several nuclear scientists as well as high-ranking military leaders, according to Israeli officials.

Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes for a third straight day. Israel on Sunday hit targets in Tehran including the Defense Ministry and sites it claims are tied to Iran’s nuclear program.

Israeli citizens were ordered to head to bomb shelters on Friday night amid retaliatory missile strikes from Iran.

Iran began its retaliation against Israel for its surprise attack with over 100 ballistic missiles. The Israel Defense Forces announced the expected retaliation, with Iranian state media showing footage purporting to be some of the launches.

Israel’s air campaign on Iran’s capital appeared to broaden on the fourth day of an intensifying conflict as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evac