Blasts have been heard in Tehran and sirens have sounded in Israel as US president convenes National Security Council.

The fifth day of hostilities between Israel and Iran began with Iran launching a fresh wave of strikes, as US President Trump denied reports that he left the G7 summit to pursue a ceasefire deal. View

Trump is making early morning posts announcing that Iran "would have saved a lot of lives" by taking nuclear deal

The decision to launch a full-on attack on Iran would be in the gray area between the president’s powers as commander in chief and the Constitution’s mandate that only Congress can declare war.

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues for a fifth day. President Trump says he might send JD Vance to negotiate with the Iranians. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the conflict unfolds.

The footage was posted online at least a month before Iran launched missile strikes at Tel Aviv. However, the footage does not show burning buildings in Tel Aviv as a result of Iran's airstrikes in June.

Trump’s comments fuel speculation of a U.S. escalation. Meanwhile, Germany's chancellor praises Israel’s “courage” in confronting Iran.

After leaving the G7 summit ahead of schedule, President Donald Trump quashed any talk of trying to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump told reporters onboard Air Force One early Tuesday morning he wasn’t looking for a ceasefire but is seeking “a real end” with the Islamic Republic “giving up entirely” on their nuclear weapons.

Israel and Iran are continuing to trade strikes and President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the U.S. take a more active role in the ongoing fighting. Trump left the Group of Seven summit in Canada late Monday after implying that an Iran nuclear deal remained "achievable" while later urging Tehran’s more than 9 million residents to evacuate the region.