Trump’s warning comes ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to make a deal, as the US also struck military targets on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island. Follow live news updates.

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Reports say the U.S. struck targets on Kharg Island overnight.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sounded in Iran’s capital city Wednesday as its war with the U.S. and Israel entered a fifth day following earlier strikes on an Iranian nuclear site and retaliatory strikes by the Islamic Republic across the Gulf region.

“I do not want to see us start blowing up civilian infrastructure. I do not want to see that," said Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson, a Trump ally.

India, April 7 -- US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: The tensions in the Middle East rose to alarming levels Tuesday after blasts were heard in Tehran, following the interception by Saudi Arabia of a barrage of Iranian rockets that were aimed at its oil-rich region.

At least three powerful explosions have been heard in Tehran as jets flew over the Iranian capital during a new round of attacks. Al Jazeera reports that the blasts occurred amid heightened aerial activity over the city. They said, “fighters are seen circling above Tehran.”

Israel has escalated tensions by striking a significant petrochemical facility within Iran, focusing on its energy infrastructure. Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stern warning: if missile threats towards Israel do not cease,