If the U.S. entered the conflict between Iran and Israel, Tehran could target American military assets in the region, experts have told Newsweek.

Iran retaliated late Friday against Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, raising concerns about an all-out war between the countries.

The Israeli military said Iran launched retaliatory strikes throughout the night. This followed a major Israeli attack on Friday, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and killing top military leaders.

Eight individuals were killed and at least 287 individuals were hospitalized on Sunday night and Monday amid Iran's retaliatory strikes.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Israel “should expect severe punishment” for the attacks, which he said struck residential centers and killed several commanders and scientists. “The powerful hand of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not let them go unpunished,

President Trump on Sunday issued a stark warning to Iran against retaliating on U.S. targets in the Middle East while also predicting Israel and Iran would “soon” make a deal to end their escalating conflict.

Iran is launching retaliatory strikes against Israel after Israeli forces targeted nuclear and military sites in Tehran.