Israel and Iran engaged in another round of air strikes over the weekend, resulting in at least eight fatalities in Israel. Iranian missiles managed to bypass air defenses in various parts of the country, including a science institute near Tel Aviv.

The attacks began late on Saturday, with air raid sirens sounding in Jerusalem and Haifa. Israeli media reported that a strike in Bat Yam left 35 people missing, with four confirmed deaths. In Tamra, a Palestinian majority town in Israel's north, four members of the same family, including a woman and her two daughters, were killed in an Iranian strike.

In Tehran, Iran, the Shahran oil depot was targeted and set ablaze by Israeli forces. Tehran's defense ministry building also suffered minor damage. Iranian officials reported casualties from the attacks, including the deaths of 78 individuals on Friday and additional fatalities on Saturday, including children.

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu claimed that the strikes have significantly set back Iran's nuclear program and warned of more severe actions to come. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump issued a statement threatening Iran with unprecedented military force if the US is attacked.

Planned negotiations between Iran and the US regarding Tehran's nuclear program were canceled amid the escalating conflict. World leaders have urged both parties to de-escalate tensions and avoid a full-scale war. The ongoing conflict has left Iran's leadership with the challenging decision of whether to continue engaging with Israel militarily or pursue diplomatic solutions.

Israel's recent strikes have raised concerns globally, with China's foreign minister warning that the attack on nuclear sites could set a dangerous precedent. The region is already tense due to Israel's efforts to combat the Iranian-backed group Hamas in Gaza.