US Military Bases & Warships Around Iran Amid Conflict With Israel | Firstpost America | N18G Tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes for a fifth consecutive day.

The stark warning and battle cry come after the US President Donald Trump said that they know Khamenei’s whereabouts and that he is an “easy target”. He also said that the US will not kill him at the moment and demanded an “unconditional surrender” from Iran.

Iran and Israel continued to exchange attacks into Tuesday amid the latest round of conflict between the two nations.

The Singapore dollar strengthens slightly against its U.S. counterpart on possible position adjustments, but gains may be curbed by the Iran-Israel conflict. This conflict is continuing to escalate, Westpac Strategy Group’s Kaitlyn Buhariwalla says in commentary.

Donald Trump has said the White House knows "exactly" where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding, adding that there was no intention to kill him "for now."

Israel is actively working to degrade Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as confirmed by Reuven Azar, Israel's Ambassador to India. Amid rising tensions, Israel appreciates U.S. support and military assistance.

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

Comedy Central host said “dealmaker-in-chief” was at fault for being on the verge of striking a deal with the Iran before things went “bomby.”

In response to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, the U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. Additional fighter aircraft, including F-16s, F-22s, and F-35s, as well as Navy warships,

The military tension between Israel and Iran increases the risk of nuclear radiation leaks and delays efforts to prevent the possession of nuclear weapons, warned the IAEA head on Monday.

Israel’s main international airport remained closed for departures and arrivals as its military and Iran are trading strikes. (AP Video: Moshe Edri)