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NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Shira Efron, an Israel and Middle East expert, about the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran.

Iran has retaliated to U.S. and Israel strikes. Several countries that host American military bases in the region including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain say they have been attacked.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ali Vaez, an Iran expert at the International Crisis Group, about U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran.

Iran has retaliated to U.S. and Israel strikes. Several countries that host American military bases in the region including The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain say they have been attacked.

In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

Israel has launched what it calls a preemptive strike against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared as officials warn further missile and drone attacks . ...

Israel and the U.S. have launched strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and air raid sirens sounding across Israel.

By staying out of wars, keeping quiet and building trust, Oman plays a historic role as mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks.

New York Times journalist David Sanger discusses how we got here, the state of Iran's nuclear weapons program, the likelihood of U.S. military force against Iran and if Trump's goal is regime change.

Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.