Hundreds of civilians, mostly in Iran, have been killed by dueling airstrikes despite international pleas for de-escalation.

An Israeli strike near Iran's nuclear site caused an explosion and tremor, killing 5. Israel then hit all three major Iranian nuclear sites.

The stakes could not be higher as Iranian officials have called the attack “ a declaration of war ” and vowed that destroyed nuclear facilities “would be rebuilt.” Israel, meanwhile has warned its campaign will continue “ for as many days as it takes .”

Stocks rallied on Monday on reports that Iran is seeking talk to end its war with Israel, easing fears that the conflict could spiral into a broader regional war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

President Donald Trump vetoed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.

Financial markets are set to reopen Monday with investors squarely focused on escalating geopolitical tensions as Israel and Iran continue to bombard each other with no sign of a pause.

Gold prices soared on Friday as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following Israeli airstrikes on Iran, re-igniting fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.