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

Hillary Clinton sparks controversy after comparing Trump's military parade to 'No Kings' protests, drawing criticism from conservatives for disrespecting the Army's anniversary.

President Trump returned to Washington on Tuesday to deal with the war between Iran and Israel, as the two sides exchanged deadly fire for a fifth day and Israeli officials pressed the United States to join its military campaign against Tehran.

The lawmaker, Rep. Julie von Haefen, later apologized for the post and deleted her account, but not before the images of the photo she posted went viral on social media, prompting calls for the Secret Service and FBI to investigate and potentially hold her accountable.

US President Donald Trump’s exit came hours after he posted a dramatic call to “immediately evacuate Tehran” amid the ongoing military escalation. Israel has launched air strikes on Iran, which retaliated with missile and drone attacks.

President Trump denied French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that he had proposed a cease-fire to Iran and Israel in an effort to end the escalating conflict in the Middle East — and added that what he was working on was “much bigger than that.

Trump has ordered a consolidation of the government’s wildland firefighting programs. But with wildfire season already underway, some feds worry about impacts.

KANANASKIS: The Group of Seven summit began in Canada on Monday with world leaders scrambling to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme, with US President Donald Trump reiterating his call for the two nations to start negotiating.