But Israel's formidable and sophisticated military forces - with an arsenal largely, but not exclusively, provided by the United States - are enabling it to overpower a much larger enemy. The BBC looks at the military balance in the latest war in the Middle East.

"Israel is being assisted this way or that way by some Iranians," ex-Israeli National Security chief Giora Eiland told Newsweek.

Wild video footage shows the moment Israeli missiles struck the headquarters of Iran’s state-run television network during a live broadcast — forcing the anchor to flee as she spouted propaganda. The viral clip came as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed that the “Iranian propaganda and incitement mouthpiece is on its way to disappearing.”

Israel struck Iran’s state-run television station during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera following an explosion, after Iran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel that killed at

Some of Israel’s attack was televised. On Monday evening, an Iranian state news anchor was live on air when an explosion shook the scene, causing falling debris and the sound of screams and breaking glass. Iranian state media said the blast injured some employees, disabled its website and forced the broadcaster briefly off air.

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Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner's trip for counterterrorism training in Israel is canceled after Israeli airstrikes in Iran.