Amid ongoing strikes between Israel and Iran, Trump is publicly and privately making clear his desire to keep the United States out of the fray for now.

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran’s nuclear program, which could provide an off-ramp, were canceled.

Iran and Israel have launched more round of missiles at each other as the Middle East conflict escalates. Follow our live updates.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday he hoped an upcoming meeting of the Group of Seven countries would show unity and could reach agreement on four key points to help resolve the conflict between Israel and Iran.

The conflict, the most intense fighting between the two countries in decades, has been met in the United States with feelings of “frustration and helplessness,” as well as heartbreak.

Follow live updates as Iran retaliates after Israel strikes nuclear facilities. Stay informed with real-time news and developments.

Stock markets across the Gulf fell on Sunday morning after Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight, sparking fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East.