Nuclear policy, weapons treaties
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Republicans have signalled that Donald Trump is likely to back the AUKUS submarine sale deal with Australia if he is elected president in November.
Iran resumed progress on its nuclear program after the Trump administration ended US cooperation with a 2015 deal that gave Iran relief from sanctions in return for allowing tougher oversight of the program.
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Eight years after he killed a nuclear deal with Iran, US President Donald Trump is seeking another nuclear deal, hoping that he can force an Iran battered in the war with Israel into making concessions. But that will be a double-edged sword.
President Trump was briefed on June 8 by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen., on Israel’s concerns over Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, prompting a shift in his stance toward supporting military action.
President Trump warned that a "massive" war could break out in the Middle East over Iran's nuclear program, after the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Iran wasn't complying with its nonproliferation duties.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog's board of governors formally found that Iran isn't complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead to further tensions.
An attack on Iran "could very well happen," President Trump said.
"I am pleased to confirm the 6th round of Iran US talks will be held in Muscat this Sunday the 15th," Bad Albusaidi, the country's foreign minister said on social media.
Australia says the plan to deliver nuclear submarines remains unchanged, despite opposition from a top Trump official.
US president says Israeli strikes on Iran are possible, but he reiterates preference for diplomatic deal with Tehran.
Iranian state media reported Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami was among those killed.
Morning Edition hosts speak to Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon and an U.S.-Iranian relations expert about Israel's strike on Iran.
Iran has many scientists with nuclear expertise and has stored its most critical facilities in bunkers that may be beyond the reach of Israel's bombs.
"Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but... they are all DEAD now."
In announcing Israel’s strikes against Iran’s military leadership and nuclear program last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the case that Israel had “no choice but to act, and act now” in response to recent advances in Iran’s capabilities that pu…
After Israel launched attacks on Iran’s military leaders and nuclear infrastructure, Trump said Iran now has “a second chance” at a nuclear deal
“I think [US drawdown in Syria and Iraq] is certainly a way of Trump trying to signal publicly that they are engaged."
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Israel that it 'must expect severe punishment'.
Marc Lamont Hill speaks with economist Jeffrey Sachs on the United States's place in a multipolar world.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has warned that Israel faces a 'bitter and painful' fate following the attack.
Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault.
The strikes meant to prevent Iran from going nuclear may instead push it to build the bomb.
With Donald Trump's return to the White House having cast doubt on longstanding security guarantees, some policymakers and strategists across the American alliance network are considering whether they will need their own nuclear deterrence. Is the global nucl…
Israel's President Isaac Herzog spoke with NPR in his official residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday, as President Trump was still weighing whether to intervene.
Much of the focus on Iran's nuclear program has been on Tehran's enrichment of uranium, but experts also keep a close watch on the Islamic Republic's Arak...
The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's abilit…
The amount of damage the targeted sites of Iran's nuclear program sustained may be unclear, based on conflicting statements from officials and experts.
A guided-missile submarine launched 30 cruise missiles into Iran. The US will retire subs key to that capability.
New video shows the B-2 stealth bombers taking off on their historic mission to strike Iran's nuclear sites as new satellite images show the damage left behind by bunker-buster bombs.
“Iran is willing to engage diplomatically, but what we’ve not seen is any good faith from the United States.”
US president denies multiple reports and accounts that say US strikes did not destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Biden’s failure to reenter Obama’s nuclear deal helped create the risk for a potentially catastrophic U.S. war against Iran. The post How Biden Is to Blame for Israel and the U.S.’s 12-Day War Against Iran appeared first on The Intercept.
Trump did not create this situation, but he has accelerated its centrifugal forces.
The White House has now fully embraced bomb-prone nuclear fuel technology. This should stop before an arms race, atomic terrorism or even nuclear war results
The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier?
Ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warns of 'further steps', blaming NATO's 'anti-Russian policy'.
President Trump once appeared to push for nuclear disarmament for the U.S. yet went on to renege on that promise in dealings with Iran, China and Russia.
Israel's bombing of Qatar interrupted ceasefire negotiations in a war made possible by U.S. support. The post Progressives Urge U.S. Arms Embargo After Israel Bombs Qatar appeared first on The Intercept.
Experts tell the BBC a US resumption of nuclear weapons testing would be a radical shift and spark a nuclear arms race.
Iran-US News Today Live Updates: Iran is ready to participate in “fair and just” nuclear talks with the United States amid raising tension between the two countries.
Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.
The last significant treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
With New START, the last nuclear treaty between Russia and US ending, Moscow says it's ready for more dangerous world.
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.
Proposals include requirement for Iran to halt uranium enrichment for three years and transfer stock to a third country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that nuclear talks with the US will take place in Oman on Friday.
Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end.
Iran and the United States could hold negotiations in Oman after a chaotic week that initially saw plans for regional countries to participate in talks held in Turkey
The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House said.
US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
Without the verification and communication processes of New START, the US and Russia will have less assurance about each other's nuclear postures.
One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.
Iran's atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.
The trip by Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert war.
Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say willing to talk nuclear, but draw red line on ballistic missiles.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.
European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanu…
Foreign minister says regional powers have been 'far more effective' than the European countries.
JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he told U.S. President Donald Trump last week that any deal with Iran must include … Leggi
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying on Sunday… Leggi
Israeli prime minister details demands on Iran as US prepares to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.
Iran's top diplomat says he will meet with IAEA director before the high-stakes talks with US are held on Tuesday.
The second round of talks in Geneva about Iran's nuclear program takes place as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test.
US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.
The US president's comments come ahead of a second round of high-stakes talks in Geneva on Tuesday.
Trump on Thursday said "bad things will happen" to Iran if the country does not make a deal regarding nuclear enrichment at the inaugural meeting for the Board of Peace.
Pressed by ABC News' Karen Travers, President Trump repeated Thursday that “really bad things” would happen to Iran if its leaders don’t make a nuclear deal.
Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or “bad things” will happen.
Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US 'has not asked' for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will not bow to US pressure over nuclear talks.
Iran is negotiating 'only nuclear' at present, its foreign minister says, and is confident a deal can be reached.
The end of the US–Russia treaty to cap the number of nuclear weapons places the world at risk. Here’s what researchers can do.
Scientific knowledge about the damaging effects of nuclear-weapons testing helped to end such tests. Those findings haven’t changed.
Iran and the United States prepared to meet Thursday in Geneva for nuclear negotiations, as America has gathered a fleet of aircraft and warships to the Middle East to pressure Tehran into a deal.
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.
President Trump on Friday told reporters he's "not happy" with the way Iran is negotiating during nuclear talks with the U.S., but remained noncommittal on what will come next.
Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States.
Oman's Foreign Minister says most recent indirect talks between US, Iran 'really advanced, substantially'.
Trita Parsi says Iran had offered major nuclear concessions and that Trump could have claimed diplomatic victory.
Clinton was at the center of an Obama-era deal that constrained Iran's uranium enrichment when the U.N. was calling for its suspension.
As European allies quietly explore France's nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensi…
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
NATO’s Ankara summit launched plans for Tomahawks, ATACMS, Patriot interceptors, Ukrainian drones that could reshape EU’s missile industry Read Full Article at RT.com
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.
The IAEA said lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran's nuclear material is a proliferation concern.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - The United States blocked Iran's nuclear chief from attending this week's U.N. atomic watchdog meeting in Vien...
Iran accuses US of pressuring Austria to revoke visa for Mohammad Eslami, calling it a violation of member state rights.
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Democratic and Republican U.S. senators asked President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday to declassify and release...
Congress has 90 days to review the agreement on nuclear energy projects.
Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, according to a classified US intelligence assessment that has fueled concerns in Congress over President Donald Trump’s nuclear cooperation agreement with Riyadh
Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said Sunday that President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal because Tehran wanted sanctions relief and access to "billions in frozen assets" before negotiating an end to its nuclear program."They …
US ambassador says Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by Washington.
US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.
Trump, at Netanyahu's urging, dropped an agreement that imposed the most stringent restrictions ever placed on a country's nuclear program
China defended Iran’s peaceful nuclear rights after joining Russia in blocking a US resolution on UN sanctions monitoring Read Full Article at RT.com
US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.