India, March 10 -- Iran reportedly issued a possible "operational trigger" meant to activate "sleeper assets" overseas after the military conflict involving the United States and Israel began, according to an encrypted message intercepted by Washington.

Heavy airstrikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have continued for more than a week, while Iran has carried out further attacks on Israel and Gulf countries. Meanwhile, Israel is also striking Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the militant group continues to launch rockets into Israel. Follow US-Iran war live updates here.

According to the intercepted encrypted message, Iran may have sent out a possible "operational trigger" aimed at activating "sleeper assets" abroad, ABC...