Trump to convene Cabinet to discuss Israeli strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump would convene a meeting of the National Security Council on June 13 morning, the White House said, Report informs via Reuters.

Iran's armed forces spokesperson said Israel and its chief ally the United States would pay a "heavy price" for the attack, accusing Washington of providing support for the operation.

An Israeli official told Israel public broadcaster Kan that Israel had coordinated with Washington on the strikes.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio however said the United States was not involved and Tel Aviv had acted unilaterally for self-defence.

"We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region," Rubio said in a statement.

"Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel," he added.

The State Department issued an advisory saying that all US government employees in Israel and their family members should "shelter in place until further notice."

The attacks triggered sharp falls in stock prices in early Asian trade on June 13, led by a selloff in US futures, while oil prices jumped as investors scurried to safe havens such as gold and the Swiss franc.