Israel-Iran Hostilities continue, prompting cancellation of nuclear talks
Hostilities between Israel and Iran continued into Saturday, raising fears in the Middle East and prompting Iran to cancel nuclear talks with the United States.
Israeli forces on Friday attacked Iranian nuclear facilities and other targets that killed military leaders. Iranian media said Israel's strike killed at least 78 people.
In retaliation, Iran has begun launching ballistic missiles and drones toward Israel. Israeli media say three people have died and more than 70 others were injured.
Israel continued attacking Iran on Saturday. An Israeli military spokesperson said Israel struck Iranian air defense systems, allowing some Israeli aircraft to fly freely over Tehran.
Meanwhile, Iranian media reported that Iran launched drones against Israel.
On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said holding talks with the US was now unjustifiable amid ongoing barbarous Israeli attacks.
His comment came as negotiations on Iran's nuclear program were under way between Iran and US President Donald Trump's administration, which backs Israel.
The next round of talks was scheduled to take place on Sunday. But the foreign minister of Oman, which has been mediating the talks, confirmed the meeting's cancellation.
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