Officials cited in U.S. media say the Israel–U.S. strikes on Iran began around 8:10 a.m. local time and are expected to continue for several days, indicating a sustained campaign rather than a one-night operation. The reported plan is described as two-track: Israel targeting Iran’s long-range missile storage, production and launch capabilities, while the U.S. focuses on nuclear-related sites and IRGC or senior leadership-linked targets. The escalation comes amid heightened regional alert, with analysts warning that claims about Iran’s imminent ability to strike the U.S. mainland remain disputed in American intelligence reporting.