In Dubai, Israel has continued its airstrikes on Iran for a third consecutive day, threatening to escalate its military response as some Iranian missiles managed to bypass Israeli air defenses, hitting key structures within the country. Discussions regarding Iran's nuclear program, which could have offered a diplomatic solution, have been abruptly canceled.

The region is now on high alert following Israel's unexpected attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, which resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking generals and nuclear scientists. Reports indicate that Israel targeted a gas facility, raising concerns about a wider assault on Iran's heavily sanctioned energy sector, potentially impacting global markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced unwavering support for Israel's military actions while cautioning Iran that further destruction can be avoided only through a new nuclear agreement.

New explosions were reported in Tehran and other areas early Sunday, but there was no update on the death toll, which Iran's UN ambassador previously stated was 78, with over 320 injured.

In Israel, at least 10 fatalities occurred due to Iranian missile strikes overnight, bringing the total number of Israeli casualties to 13.

Israeli forces targeted Iran's Defense Ministry early Sunday after previously striking military bases and air defense systems. The deaths of several top Iranian military figures suggest that Israeli intelligence has penetrated deep into Iran's military hierarchy.

In Israel, a missile strike on an apartment building in Bat Yam, close to Tel Aviv, resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, including two children. Local police reported that 180 people sustained injuries, with seven still unaccounted for.

An Associated Press journalist observed streets littered with debris from damaged buildings and destroyed vehicles. Rescue teams utilized drones to search for survivors, while some residents were seen evacuating with their belongings.

A missile strike in the northern town of Tamra killed four people and injured another 24, while a separate attack in Rehovot resulted in 42 injuries.

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot reported damage to several buildings on its campus but confirmed that no injuries occurred.

Global leaders have urgently called for de-escalation, with China's foreign minister labeling the attacks on nuclear sites as a 'dangerous precedent.' The region remains tense as Israel continues its military operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, following the group's attack on October 7, 2023.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed calls for restraint, asserting that Israel's military actions are merely a precursor to a more significant response in the coming days.

Israel, which is widely recognized as the only undeclared nuclear-armed nation in the Middle East, stated that its military operations aim to thwart Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful, and assessments from the U.S. and other nations suggest it has not pursued weaponization since 2003. However, Iran has significantly increased its uranium enrichment levels, raising concerns that it could develop nuclear weapons within months if it chose to do so.

The UN's atomic watchdog recently criticized Iran for failing to meet its obligations.

Reports from semi-official Iranian news outlets indicated that an Israeli drone strike caused a significant explosion at an Iranian natural gas processing facility, marking a potential first for Israeli attacks on Iran's energy sector. The Israeli military has not commented on this incident.

The extent of the damage at the South Pars natural gas field remains unclear, as these sites are typically protected by air defense systems that Israel has been targeting.

Oman, which has been facilitating indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding Tehran's nuclear program, announced that a sixth round of talks scheduled for Sunday would not occur.

A senior U.S. official expressed hope that Iran would return to the negotiating table soon, despite the current tensions.

Iran's chief diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, labeled the nuclear discussions as 'unjustifiable' in light of Israel's recent strikes, attributing them to direct U.S. support.

In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump reiterated that the U.S. was not involved in the attacks on Iran and warned that any retaliation against the U.S. would provoke an unprecedented American response. He also suggested that a deal could be reached between Iran and Israel to end the ongoing conflict.

Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press reveal extensive damage at Iran's primary nuclear enrichment site in Natanz, with multiple buildings either damaged or destroyed. The UN nuclear chief reported that the above-ground section of the Natanz facility was devastated, although the underground centrifuge facility appeared intact. However, the loss of power could have compromised its infrastructure.

Israel also targeted a nuclear research facility in Isfahan, damaging four critical buildings, including the uranium conversion facility, with no increase in off-site radiation expected. An Israeli military official indicated that it would take significantly longer than a few weeks for Iran to repair the damage inflicted on the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear sites, asserting that there is concrete intelligence suggesting that production in Isfahan was intended for military purposes.