China and Russia positioning themselves as voices of reason, calling for de-escalation of a conflict the United States is contemplating on entering — these are the optics Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin sought to project during a phone call on Thursday.

Iranian officials have said that the country is not prepared for any kind of negotiation with anyone while Israeli attacks continue. CBS News provides this recap of the situation and what the White House is considering.

U.S. President Donald Trump is debating whether to launch strikes on Iran. If that doesn't happen, FOX News looks into Israel's possible options.