India, Feb. 28 -- The Pentagon said on Saturday that the United States military has named its strikes on Iran "Operation Epic Fury." Israel, with the help of the US, launched a pre-emptive military strike against Iran.

The strike reportedly took place near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The development comes at a time of heightened strain between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear programme.

Trump wanted a deal to constrain Iran's nuclear programme, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests.

Iran had hoped to avert a war, but maintains it has the right to enrich uranium and does not want to discuss other issues, like its lo...