There will be no nuclear talks with Iran on Sunday, a senior U.S. administration official says, adding Washington still hopes Tehran will resume negotiations soon. “We remain committed to talks and hope the Iranians will come to the table soon,

The Iranian and Israeli strikes mark the most sustained, direct attacks ever between the two rivals. Three people were killed in Israel and at least 78 in Iran, officials said.

Israel launched a wave of unprecedented strikes on Iran shortly before sunrise Friday morning, hitting key sites in the nation’s nuclear program.

Three people have been killed in Israel, according to officials and local media, with both sides saying the strikes will continue.

"Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire," President Donald Trump said Friday. The president has been steadfast in pursuing a new deal over Iran's nuclear program since returning to the White House earlier this year.

The decision comes as officials say they believe that Israel is preparing to launch a military attack on Iran. Tehran condemned the vote.

Iran has warned it will ramp up its nuclear activities after the United Nations nuclear watchdog’s 35-member board of governors adopted a resolution Thursday declaring it in breach of its non-proliferation obligations.

IAEA declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as U.S. embassy in Iraq orders partial evacuation, while Defense Secretary Hegseth suggests Iran is moving toward nuclear weapons capability.