Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the capital to evacuate.

Trump said he wants a permanent end to the conflict with Iran, not just a cease-fire with Israel. “I didn‘t say I was looking for a cease-fire… We’re looking for better than a cease-fire,” he told reporters on Air Force One as he returned to Washington early from the G-7 summit in Canada.

The president said he was looking for 'an end, a real end, not a ceasefire,' adding that he wanted a 'complete give-up' by Iran.

Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" and left a G7 summit early.Despite growing calls for the longtime foes to end hostilities,

The conflict between Iran and Israel continues in the Middle East. Attacks have rocked Tehran and Tel Aviv. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the conflict unfolds.

Israel claimed that it took 48 hours to gain aerial superiority over western Iran, including Tehran. Israeli authorities say that so far, one-third of the Islamic Republic’s missile launchers have been destroyed.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman also voices 'deep concern' about Iranian state TV being targeted by Israel - Anadolu Ajansı

Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate" amid rising fears of a wider conflict.

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.

Rescue services were seen putting out a fire on Tuesday morning, following an Iranian missile strike on central Israel. There were no immediate reports of injuries.