Nuclear Diplomacy Stuck, Israel Says it Killed Top Iran Commander

Smoke rises following an Israeli attack in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2025. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran deems European proposals to curb its nuclear program unrealistic and a hurdle to agreement, a senior Iranian official said on Saturday, while Israel said it killed a veteran Iranian commander during attacks by both sides.

The more than week-long air war between longtime foes Israel and Iran continued with reports of strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility.