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

Israel and Iran's long-simmering tensions erupted into missile attacks last Friday, when Israel launched a suprise attack against military and nuclear targets in Iran and wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command.

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