Israel and Iran exchange missile attacks for a third day; nuclear sites hit, death tolls rise, airspace shut, U.S. warns Tehran against retaliation.

The president urged Israel and Iran to make a deal and stop the current conflict escalating across the region and proclaimed he wanted to 'make the Middle East great again'

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open subdued Monday, as the escalating Israel-Iran tensions weigh down investors' sentiment. Oil prices jumped as Israel and Iran exchanged strikes, while gold prices rallied, as investors sought refuge in the safe haven metal with equity markets sliding globally. The attacks continued over the weekend.

Sirens sounded across Israel early Monday warning the population of a fresh barrage of missiles from Iran. The Israeli military said that it was working to intercept the missiles. Israeli authorities have instructed Israelis to take shelter.