Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a counterassault despite pleas from President Trump to keep the situation from escalating.

The Latest: Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired - Israel has launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in response to missile fire from the Islami

Acknowledging that Israel is being prevented from responding to tonight’s Iranian missile attacks, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, during an assessment with the military’s top brass, says “the IDF will strike the enemy with force the moment the green light is given,” according to remarks provided by the army.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran, attacks that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war.

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt, have been working to help bridge differences between the U.S. and Iran and encourage efforts aimed at reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. efforts for a truce in Lebanon appear to have stalled. Israel accused Hezbollah of firing at Israeli territory. Iran swiftly retaliated.

White phosphorus is not banned under international law, but can "create cruel injuries" and indiscriminate harm in civilian areas.

The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to implement a ceasefire, after weeks of deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah had imperiled broader negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end their conflict.