Brief statement from White House says says two leaders spoke of 'bilateral and regional issues,' without giving further details, PM earlier warned Tehran against hitting Israel

Incident occurs 24 hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at bases housing US forces, as Washington-Tehran tensions soar

America's partners in NATO reach out to Russian leader as they distance themselves from deadly airstrike in Iraq on top Iranian general

Gen. Milley says early warnings enabled troops to take cover preventing casualties; Pentagon chief says US has reestablished deterrence toward Iran

US president says Soleimani's hands were 'drenched in both American and Iranian blood'; urges P5+1 to 'break away' from 'defective' Iran nuke deal and work for a better one

US president says immediate sanctions to be imposed on Islamic Republic, vows Tehran will never be allowed nuclear weapons, claims IRGC missiles 'paid for' by Obama administration

With troops now focused on defending themselves and American interests in region, they have been diverted from their mission to put an end to jihadist terror group

Britain's Johnson says Iranians should not repeat 'reckless and dangerous' action, France declares de-escalation is a priority, EU warns further violence is 'in no one's interest'

Ayatollah Khamenei credits 'great, brave warrior' Soleimani, killed last week, with undermining US efforts in the region, including administration's Israeli-Palestinian peace plan

At same conference, US Ambassador Friedman says US has strongest army in the world, prays for 'overwhelming' victory over Tehran