Israel’s unprecedented attacks on Iran had at their core an elusive and high-risk goal: eradicating the country’s controversial nuclear program.

Israel has become the first nation to strike all three of Iran’s major nuclear sites - Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow amid escalating conflict that has triggered deadly blasts and even a minor earthquake.

The two powers have been exchanging barrages since Israel attacked Iran and killed many of the country’s top military leaders and scientists.