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Israel struck Evin prison in northern Tehran on Monday, a potent symbol of Iran's governing system, in what Israel called its most intense bombing yet of the Iranian capital a day after the United States joined the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.

Days into the Iran-Israel war, the United States has carried out a series of limited strikes centered on three Iranian nuclear sites. Where could this escalation head?

Israel continued to strike Iran's military infrastructure but is looking to wrap up its war with Iran soon, officials said. Follow along for live news, updates and analysis as the Iran-Israel conflict develops.

Israel’s warplanes kept up attacks on Iranian missile systems, airfields and the Fordow nuclear site following US strikes at the weekend, as debate raged in the country over how long the campaign should continue.

Israel said on Saturday it had killed a veteran Iranian commander during attacks by both sides in the more than week-long air war, while Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear program while under threat.