Trump warns of ‘bad situation’ after Iran rejects direct nuclear talks
President Masoud Pezeshkian’s rejection was Tehran’s first response to a letter the US president sent to the country’s supreme leader.
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Iran in direct talks over nuclear programme, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said that the US and Iran were beginning direct talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, a surprise announcement after Iranian officials had appeared to rebuff US calls for such negotiations.
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Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran over its nuclear programme
The US president said Iran will be ‘in great danger’ should talks to curb its nuclear programme fail.
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Trump warns Iran Israel would lead strike if Tehran does not halt nuclear plans
Mr Trump made the comments before this weekend’s scheduled talks involving US and Iranian officials in the Middle East.
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Iran and US agree to further talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme if a deal is not reached.
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Iran and US to start high-level nuclear talks in Oman
Iran and the United States will hold high-level talks in Oman aimed at jump-starting negotiations over Tehran's fast-advancing nuclear programme, with US President Donald Trump threatening military action if there is no deal.
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Envoys from Iran and US arrive in Oman for talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to unleash air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear programme if a deal is not reached.
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Trump says nuclear talks with Iran ‘going pretty good’
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi ‘briefly spoke’ together in Oman.
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Israel still weighing strikes against Iran nuclear facilities, despite US diplomacy efforts
Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Saturday to thwart Iran's effort to establish nuclear weapons, as the Trump administration pushes diplomacy in continued talks with Tehran.
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Marco Rubio says Iran must give up nuclear enrichment in any deal with the US
US President Donald Trump previously pulled out of nuclear deal focused on monitoring to ensure Iran did not move towards weapons-grade enrichment.
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Trump appeals for Qatar’s help in persuading Iran to give up nuclear programme
Qatar over the years has played the role of intermediary between the US and Iran.
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Trump says Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal
The US and Iran have engaged in four rounds of talks since early last month focused on Iran’s nuclear programme.
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Trump says US and Iran have ‘sort of’ agreed terms for nuclear deal
The US president spoke to troops at an American airbase in Qatar on Thursday as part of his four-day trip to the Middle East.
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Top Iranian official says Tehran would forgo highly enriched uranium in nuclear deal with Trump
Iran is ready to immediately agree to a nuclear deal with President Donald Trump, a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader told NBC News on Wednesday.
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U.S. intelligence suggests Israel preparing attack on Iran nuclear facilities, CNN reports
The U.S. has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.
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Trump Hints at Breakthrough in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations
President Donald Trump reported positive developments in nuclear negotiations with Iran. Talks led by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff took place in Rome. Trump hinted at potential good news without detailing the progress. His comments came as he returned from a weekend at his New Jersey golf club.
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US offers Iran nuclear deal allowing temporary uranium enrichment
The Trump administration has pitched Iran on a revised nuclear deal that would allow Tehran to continue enriching uranium after it is signed.
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U.S. Proposal in Iran Nuclear Talks Allows Some Enrichment of Uranium
An outline by the Trump administration would allow Iran to continue enriching uranium at low levels while a broader arrangement is worked out that would block the country’s path to a nuclear weapon.
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Russia says it's ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday it stood ready to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran and convert it into civilian reactor fuel as a...
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Tulsi Gabbard warns of nuclear war in video
The US is closer to "brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before," she said.
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Satellite images show extensive damage that Israeli fighter jets caused at one of Iran's top nuclear facilities
Israeli fighter jets destroyed several aboveground buildings at Natanz, Iran's main uranium enrichment facility, images show.
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Iran says nuclear talks with US ‘meaningless’ as Trump pushes for a deal
It is unclear whether the sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks will take place in Oman on Sunday as scheduled.
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Iran’s Nuclear Sites Will Be Hard To Dismantle, but Israel’s Missile Advantage Grows
Iran's nuclear program will be hard to dismantle, but Israel has increased its superiority in missile and air defence capabilities
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Is Iran ‘very close’ to building a nuclear bomb as Trump claims?
The US president's own intelligence chief and the IAEA don't think Iran is building nuclear weapons at all.
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Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, hit by an Israeli airstrike, was part of Tehran's nuclear deal
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...
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The Issues With Calling for a Regime Change in Iran
"The most ardent proponents of regime change in Iran may be accelerating the very nuclear program they claim to fear."
Time by Narges Bajoghli
What was in the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump withdraw the US from it?
Known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, the deal followed two years of negotiations during the Obama administration.
ABC News by Meredith Deliso
Could Israel's bombing trigger a nuclear accident in Iran?
Attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities have already triggered at least one internal radiation leak, but should we be concerned that Israeli bombing could cause a larger nuclear accident?
New Scientist by Matthew Sparkes
Tulsi Gabbard now says Iran could produce nuclear weapon 'within weeks'
This comes after US President Donald Trump said she was "wrong" for saying Iran was not building nuclear weapons.
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Trump Says US Intel Assessment Of Iran's Nuclear Program "Was Wrong", Tulsi Responds
Trump Says US Intel Assessment Of Iran's Nuclear Program "Was Wrong", Tulsi Responds Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump said on June 20 that his director of national intelligence’s assessment in March that Iran had yet to dec…
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What we know about US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
Three nuclear facilities are reported to have been bombed, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
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U.S. completes strikes on Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
The U.S. has completed attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, President Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday.
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World reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran with alarm, caution — and some praise
As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, international officials largely responded with alarm and calls for restraint.
NPR by Rebecca Rosman
J.D. Vance Says U.S. ‘Not at War With Iran’ But a ‘Heightened Threat Environment’ Advisory Highlights Concern
We're not at war with Iran, we're at war with Iran's nuclear program," said Vance.
Time by Rebecca Schneid
How bunker-busters and B-2 stealth bombers hit Iran's nuclear program
Code-named "Operation Midnight Hammer," the top-secret U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities was launched overnight .
ABC News by Luis Martinez, Anne Flaherty, Bill Hutchinson
Targeting Nuclear Scientists Used to Be Covert Ops. Israel Just Blew It Open
Israel's brazen assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists marks a bold escalation in a decades-old tactic. History suggests it won't do much to stop proliferation.
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Iran Nuclear Facility Captured by Satellite Before and After Bombing
Donald Trump promised the world Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities were "completely and totally obliterated," ... and now, pictures have come out showing one facility before and after the strike. Satellite images of Fordow -- a uranium…
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How far will US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme?
Donald Trump claims Iran’s key nuclear enrichment facilities 'totally obliterated' after US bombs three nuclear sites.
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US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz sites
Iran's nuclear agency says radiation system data and field surveys do not show signs of contamination near the sites.
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Iran condemns US attack on nuclear sites as ‘grave violation’ of UN Charter
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US military attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities,
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Satellite images show damage from US strikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear site
The US struck Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Iran.
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U.S. Bombs Three Nuclear Sites In Iran, Donald Trump Announces
The United States has carried out three strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, joining Israel as it tries to halt Tehran’s ability to obtain an atomic weapon, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. The bombing has raised fears that the Irania…
Deadline by Ted Johnson
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says U.S. Bombing Of Iran “Devastated” Its Nuclear Program; Final Damage Assessment Still Pending
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. bombing of Iran “devastated the Iranian nuclear program,” concluding that the Tehran regime’s nuclear ambitions “have been obliterated.” His comments were based on initial assessments of the damage from the…
Deadline by Ted Johnson
Israel-Iran live updates: Iran's Khamenei says 'punishment' of Israel will continue
U.S. aircraft attacked three facilities in Iran related to the country's nuclear program on Saturday.
ABC News by David Brennan
Satellite images show extent of US bombing damage to Iran nuclear sites
Experts looking at satellite images of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz give a first damage assessment
ABC News by Camilla Alcini
Trump says he doesn’t care if US, Iran sign a nuclear agreement
Donald Trump said the US and Iran will hold talks next week but he doesn’t care about signing an agreement.
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Trump insists Iran nuclear sites ‘completely destroyed’ in US strikes
The US bombed Iran’s nuclear sites Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan on June 22.
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What’s next for Iran’s nuclear programme?
Iran refuses to dismantle its nuclear programme and it’s still impossible to verify the damage done by air strikes.
Al Jazeera English by John T Psaropoulos
Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says
Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated".
BBC News
Leaked Iran Call Further Shreds Trump’s Narrative: Report
Iranian officials in a conversation intercepted by U.S. intelligence said the strikes on nuclear facilities were less destructive than expected.
Rolling Stone by Peter Wade
Iran could resume uranium enrichment within months: IAEA chief
Rafael Grossi raises concern over Iran's stockpile of 60 percent enriched uranium, just below weapons grade.
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Trump’s Attack on Iran May Have Made the Nuclear Crisis Worse
Iran still has what it needs to build a nuclear weapon despite Trump’s airstrikes, and military hardliners are poised to gain greater control.
Rolling Stone by Andrew Perez
After US and Israeli strikes, some nuclear experts say Iran could be more dangerous
Some experts said they believe the U.S. strikes have the potential to lead to a "fork-in-the-road" moment that could result in Tehran taking an even more dangerous path.
ABC News by Bill Hutchinson
Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA
Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.
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IAEA inspectors depart Tehran after US-Israel-Iran conflict
The officials from the UN nuclear watchdog had remained in the capital throughout the recent 12 days of fighting.
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Iran has not agreed to inspections or given up enrichment, says Trump
The US leader says he will not allow Tehran to resume its nuclear programme, adding Iranian officials want to meet him.
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The New Nuclear Arms Race
As American power recedes, South Korea, Japan, and a host of other countries may pursue the bomb.
The Atlantic by Ross Andersen
Iran rejects Trump’s claims it asked for relaunch of nuclear talks
Trump and his US envoy to Middle East both claimed talks could happen next week, following Iranian president's comments.
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Iran tells IAEA to end ‘double standards’ before nuclear talks can resume
Iran links future IAEA cooperation to impartiality, after deadly June conflict with Israel and US.
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Iran says moment for ‘effective’ nuclear talks with US not yet reached
Iran's FM sceptical about resuming talks with the US, says Iran cannot break ties with UN nuclear watchdog.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking nuclear plant, causing a fire
No increase in radiation levels detected after drone strikes, Russian officials say on Ukraine's Independence Day.
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Iran will stand up to US demands to be ‘obedient’, says Khamenei
The remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei comes as Tehran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers.
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Biden adviser defends AUKUS submarine project, highlights problems
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An adviser to the Biden administration on the AUKUS project to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines warned on Monday...
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Factbox-Putin's nuclear offer to Trump: arms control, and perhaps China too?
MOSCOW (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had discussed nuclear arms control with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the summit in Alaska -...
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Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva amid sanctions threat
Iran says committed to diplomacy as it looks to avoid crippling sanctions.
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North Korea blasts South Korea’s Lee as ‘confrontation maniac’
State media hits out at South Korean leader following speech on nuclear disarmament and security alliance with US.
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Iran says return of IAEA inspectors is not resumption of full cooperation
There is no final agreement between the IAEA and Iran yet, says Iranian foreign minister, but talks will continue.
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Europe powers move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear drive
France, Britain and Germany on Thursday triggered a mechanism to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran for failing to comply with commitments over its...
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Are France, Germany and the UK about to ‘snapback’ sanctions on Iran?
France, the United Kingdom and Germany are demanding Iran make tough concessions to avoid coming under more sanctions.
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Germany, France, UK trigger process to reimpose sanctions on Iran
E3 countries accuse Iran of failing to meet its 2015 nuclear pact commitments, but say they are still open to diplomacy.
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Iran’s currency hits new low as ‘snapback’ looms over nuclear programme
Iran is facing multiple crises at home as Israel's Western allies pile on the pressure and threaten more sanctions.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
Why Don’t We Take Nuclear Weapons Seriously?
Rivka Galchen on the experts working to overcome an increasingly cavalier outlook among the public and government officials about the risk of nuclear war.
The New Yorker by Rivka Galchen
Iran FM Araghchi warns Europe against ‘reckless’ approach to nuclear deal
Abbas Araghchi says despite 'snapback' sanctions process, Iran is open to a 'realistic and lasting bargain'.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Iran pushes for IAEA resolution as top council backs nuclear inspections
Iran's Supreme National Security Council says there will be no inspections if biting UN sanctions are reinstated.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
‘Ball still in Iran’s court,’ European powers say after nuclear issues call
Germany says it's possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3's top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart.
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Analysis-Saudi pact puts Pakistan's nuclear umbrella into Middle East security picture
With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - ...
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Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN’s nuclear watchdog
President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Tehran will 'overcome obstacles' if wide-ranging UN sanctions are reimposed.
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Iran, Russia to sign documents on building new nuclear reactors in Iran - RIA news
Western governments accuse Tehran of failing to abide by a 2015 deal with world powers that aimed to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Russia and ...
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North Korea’s Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword’
Kim Jong Un references 'new important nuclear strategy' in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.
Al Jazeera English by Kevin Doyle
UK, France and Germany warn Iran as nuclear sanctions resume
The UK, France and Germany say restrictions are back in place over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme.
BBC News
Democrats Spooked by Trump’s Plan to Hand Over Weapons-Grade Plutonium to Private Firms
The move goes against decades of the United States' nonproliferation policy, lawmakers argue.
Gizmodo.com by Margherita Bassi
Russia welcomes Trump's remark on Putin's offer to preserve nuclear arms limits
MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin on Monday welcomed remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump who said that President Vladimir Putin's proposal to voluntarily...
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Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact
The Kremlin on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about Russia's offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United...
Yahoo Entertainment by VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV
Is Russia’s Putin gambling with the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear stations?
Russia and Ukraine have traded blame, accusing one another of imperilling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Al Jazeera English by Mansur Mirovalev
Trump administration furloughs nuclear weapons agency staff due to shutdown
About 1,400 workers will be cut from the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.
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Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires
Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.
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Khamenei Tells President 'Keep Dreaming' Over Claims Of Destroying Nuke Sites...
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This Movie Makes Nuclear War Feel Disturbingly Possible
An interview with the A House of Dynamite screenwriter Noah Oppenheim and Tom Nichols
The Atlantic by Hanna Rosin
Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say
Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President...
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Russia tests new nuclear-power capable missile, Putin and top general say
President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia successfully tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile, which flew 14,000 km and remained airborne for 15 hours.
The Indian Express by AP
Russia’s Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Missile Is a Very Bad Idea
Russian leader Vladimir Putin claimed his nation conducted a successful flight of a nuclear-powered cruise missile. Here’s how that missile might work
Scientific American by Dan Vergano
Trump says he wants to resume nuclear testing. Here's what that would mean
The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test in over 30 years. Experts say doing one now could make America less safe.
NPR by Geoff Brumfiel
US Nuclear Weapons Testing To Resume For First Time in Over 30 Years
New submitter hadleyburg writes: President Trump has directed the Department of War to restart nuclear weapons testing. The directive appears to be a counter measure to rival nations catching up with the US. The last US nuclear test was an underground test, o…
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Trump is ordering the US to revive nuclear weapons tests after a 33-year hiatus
The last time the US tested a nuclear weapon was in 1992, when Congress pushed to halt such trials in the wake of the Cold war.
Business Insider by Matthew Loh
Trump's post on restarting nuclear testing doesn't make a lot of sense
President Trump's Truth Social announcement that the US will restart nuclear testing raises more questions than it answers.
Business Insider by Chris Panella
Russia's boasting big moves on a couple of nuclear 'super weapons.' Another may be operational soon.
Russia said it tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile and torpedo, two of its experimental weapons, in recent days.
Business Insider by Jake Epstein
What to Make of Trump’s Wild Nuclear Threat
Let's break this down, sentence by sentence.
Slate Magazine by Fred Kaplan
What does Trump mean by 'nuclear testing?'
Experts say Trump's direction for the U.S. to resume nuclear testing is dangerous to populations and would open a door for adversaries to sharpen their weapons.
ABC News by Chris Boccia
WATCH: 'A lot of questions being raised' after Trump orders nuclear weapons testing
ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez on President Donald Trump ordering the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing on an "equal basis" to other countries' testing programs.
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What to know about Russia's nuclear-capable weapons testing
Questions have arisen after Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country tested two nuclear-capable weapons this week.
ABC News by Ivan Pereira
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Tests ‘Will Begin Immediately,’ Trump Says
The president claims he's bringing the practice back after 33 years.
Gizmodo.com by Mike Pearl
Does Trump's nuclear testing raise the stakes - or are we already in an arms race?
Experts tell the BBC a US resumption of nuclear weapons testing would be a radical shift and spark a nuclear arms race.
BBC News
Trump’s Baffling Call for Resuming U.S. Nuclear Tests
“The only countries that will really learn more if [U.S. nuclear] testing resumes are Russia and, to a much greater extent, China,” says Jeffrey Lewis, an expert on the geopolitics of nuclear weaponry
Scientific American by Dan Vergano
The US is unlikely to test nuclear weapons, despite what Trump says
President Donald Trump appears to have ordered a return to nuclear testing after decades of uneasy but effective treaties banning the practice – but will it actually happen?
New Scientist by Matthew Sparkes
Trump says US to resume nuclear weapons tests, backs S Korean nuclear sub
Trump orders US Defense Department to 'immediately' resume nuclear weapons testing on 'equal basis' with other powers.
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Trump's nuclear weapons testing plan is still pretty murky — he and top officials aren't exactly clearing things up
The President announced the US would resume nuclear testing, but the plan remains unclear. He and other officials haven't provided much detail.
Business Insider by Chris Panella
Russia's new nuclear weapons - real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
BBC News by Laura Gozzi
Retired General reacts to Trump announcing U.S. to start testing nuclear weapons: ‘This is just a ruse by the President’
CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to Major General Randy Manner, who oversaw America’s policies for safeguarding and inspecting its nuclear weapons arsenal, about...
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Iran condemns Trump’s call to resume US nuclear testing
Tehran rebukes US plans for nuclear tests, citing hypocrisy over peaceful nuclear programme accusations.
Al Jazeera English by Erin Hale
Love it or hate it, House of Dynamite is a film fuelling nuclear war fears. It's far from the first
Kathryn Bigelow's House of Dynamite — about the United States government's protocols in the face of a nuclear attack — prompted a response from no less than the Pentagon. It is hardly the first nuclear-warning film to get people talking.
CBC News
Is the world back to testing nuclear weapons? Here are the facts
For more than 30 years, major nuclear powers have refrained from testing nuclear bombs. But that streak may soon be over as Russia and the U.S. conduct missile tests and threaten to resume explosions of the most powerful weapons ever devised.
CBC News
Russia Claims To Have Tested Poseidon Nuclear UUV, Is The Threat Real?
The unmanned underwater vehicle was developed to bypass missile defense systems and deliver a nuclear warhead against coastal targets and even aircraft carrier strike groups.
Forbes by Peter Suciu, Contributor,
Peter Suciu, Contributor
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Make America Radioactive Again? Yes, if Trump has his way
Trump's order to resume nuclear weapons testing "immediately" should worry us all
Salon by Heather Digby Parton
Trump's planned tests are 'not nuclear explosions', US energy secretary says
Chris Wright says the tests will be "non-critical explosions", meaning that Americans would not be seeing mushroom clouds.
BBC News
How will ‘limited’ US nuclear tests avoid any explosions?
During a 60 Minutes TV interview, Trump accuses Russia, China and Pakistan of testing nuclear weapons.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
China denies nuclear testing, calls on US to maintain moratorium
US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing.
Al Jazeera English by Adam Hancock
Iran ‘not in hurry’ to resume nuclear talks with US
Iran is dealing with economic challenges as well as external pressure, but insists it will not rush into talks.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
US military launches unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The U.S. military test launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile in a routine exercise to maintain the readiness of its nuclear arsenal.
Space.com by brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley) , Brett Tingley
Putin says Russia to take ‘reciprocal measures’ if US resumes nuclear tests
Putin tells ministers to offer 'proposals' on Russian nuclear weapons tests, days after Trump said US would test again.
Al Jazeera English by Alastair McCready
Trump Bizarrely Claims USA Could Blow Up World '150 Times'...
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The world this week | US-Russia nuclear arms race; Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race; and Sudan conflict
From Indian-origin Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral race in New York City to Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resuming peace talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.
The Indian Express by Bobins Abraham
The Devastating Legacy of Nuclear Weapons Tests
Donald Trump is pushing to resume testing nuclear weapons, leading Vladimir Putin to do the same. The legacy of nuclear tests is devastating.
Rolling Stone by Ryan Bort
Russia ‘will respond in kind’ to nuclear tests by any country: Lavrov
Moscow suggests that it will carry out its own nuclear tests if the US resumes testing under Donald Trump's orders.
Al Jazeera English by Ali Harb
US criticises Britain over nuclear reactor proposals
LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. ambassador to London on Wednesday attacked Britain's approach to nuclear power in an unusually strong criticism on the eve of an...
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Why is Trump talking about nuclear testing?
The world banned nuclear testing in 1996. The US says it might be time to start again.
Al Jazeera English
US, South Korea to ‘move forward’ on building nuclear-powered submarines
President Lee Jae Myung said US also supports Seoul's greater role in 'uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing'.
Al Jazeera English by Kevin Doyle
The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means
The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
BBC News
USA Gives South Korea Green Light to Build Nuclear Submarines
U.S President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S government has given the go ahead for South Korea to build Nuclear Submarines on U.S soil.
Navalnews.com by Ethan Gossrow
Iran's foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country
Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country, trying to signal to the West that it remains...
Yahoo Entertainment by JON GAMBRELL
Iran says no prospect of talks as West builds pressure over nuclear issue
Foreign minister says Iran has not been enriching uranium at any of its sites since Israel and the US bombed them.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
Noah Oppenheim Talks About Writing ‘A House Of Dynamite,’ The Pentagon Pushback & Uncovering One Scary Fact Of The U.S. “Nuclear Monarchy”
When the president in A House of Dynamite, played by Idris Elba, is weighing the future of all mankind as a nuclear missile hurtles toward Chicago, it’s made clear that he’s been thrust into a scenario he’s never rehearsed. In fact, as screenwriter Noah Oppen…
Deadline by Ted Johnson
Nuclear Stocks Crash, With A Potential Payoff Still Years Away
Despite major investment pledges like the U.S.–Canada $80 billion reactor partnership, nuclear and uranium stocks have plunged 15–45% in recent weeks.
Yahoo Entertainment by Alex Kimani
US pumps $1B into Three Mile Island nuclear plant reboot to keep AI datacenters fed
A reactor at the site suffered a partial meltdown in 1979 The Trump administration is so eager to get extra power into the grid that it is offering a $1 billion loan to Constellation Energy to help it restart the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear facility.…
Theregister.com by Dan Robinson
IAEA passes resolution demanding nuclear access from Iran; Tehran rejects
'The resolution will have its own consequences', Iran's ambassador to the UN nuclear watchdog says.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump’s Golden Dome could create a spiral of nuclear escalation
The president's pet project has more to do with enriching arms contractors than defending the US
Salon by Ashley Gate, William D. Hartung
Europe Joins U.S. In Arming For Russian Nuclear Strikes In Space
As Russia threatens nuclear attacks on Ukraine and NATO, and prototypes a nuclear-armed spacecraft, European space powers are racing to arm for atomic strikes in orbit.
Forbes by Kevin Holden Platt, Contributor,
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How to Stop a Nuclear War — and Why We’re Not Talking About It
The risk of nuclear war is higher than ever due to the Cold War never having ended while many leaders are insensitive to the consequences.
Nakedcapitalism.com by Yves Smith
Pete Hegseth Updates on US Nuclear Testing, 'Golden Dome'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is "accelerating" the development of its Golden Dome missile defense shield and indicated Washington is still forging ahead with planned nuclear testing. Why It Matters President Donald Trump unveiled initial plans…
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Israel launched Operation Narnia on Iran's nuclear scientists with US backing
At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began...
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North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’
Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera English by Erin Hale
North Korea’s Kim oversees test launch of long-range cruise missiles
Kim urges 'unlimited and sustained' development of nuclear combat forces as North Korea gears up for key party congress.
Al Jazeera English by Ted Regencia
Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles have entered active service, Moscow says
Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system has entered active service, Russia’s Ministry of Defense said Tuesday, as negotiators continue to search for...
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Trump says 'massive Armada' heading to Iran, urges Tehran to make nuclear deal
President Trump said a "massive Armada" was heading toward Iran and warned Tehran to make a nuclear deal or the attack would be "far worse."
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Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases
Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.
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The End of the Nuclear-Arms-Control Era
The last significant treaty is about to expire, and Trump isn’t putting anything in its place.
The Atlantic by Tom Nichols
Next-gen nuclear reactors safe enough to skip full environmental reviews, says Trump admin
DoE trims NEPA paperwork for advanced reactors The Department of Energy says advanced nuclear reactor designs - many of which have so far existed mainly at the experimental, testing, or demonstration stage - generally pose limited environmental risk and can q…
Theregister.com by Brandon Vigliarolo
Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter?
The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
Russia criticises US as final nuclear warhead treaty set to expire
Experts have warned that the expiry of the US-Russia New START treaty could spark a fresh nuclear arms race.
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Homan to draw down agents in Minnesota. And, U.S.-Russia nuclear arms deal expires
U.S. border czar Tom Homan says 700 federal agents will be leaving Minnesota. And, the New START Treaty between the U.S. and Russia expired today.
NPR by Brittney Melton
Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry
Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
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“We’re at risk of an arms race”: US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires
Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end.
Salon by Garrett Owen
U.S., Iran to hold nuclear program talks. And, Dems unveil new list of DHS demands
The U.S. and Iran begin high-stakes talks today over Iran's nuclear program. And, Democrats unveil a detailed list of demands to change how DHS immigration enforcement officers operate.
NPR by Brittney Melton
Iran and US to reopen nuclear talks in Oman after weeks of tension
The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House said.
ABC News by Kevin Shalvey
Trump rejects call from Russia’s Putin to extend cap on nuclear deployments
US president says that he wants to negotiate replacement for strategic nuclear deployment treaty that recently expired.
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No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor
US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
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The rulebook that limited US and Russian nukes has fallen apart. Both sides could revert to worst-case scenario planning, experts warn.
Without the verification and communication processes of New START, the US and Russia will have less assurance about each other's nuclear postures.
Business Insider by Chris Panella
Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up
One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
China This Week | Trump’s ‘excellent’ call with Xi, and US claims of secret Chinese nuclear test
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at a phone call that reveals much about the priorities of leaders in the US and China, and claims of nuclear explosions in China.
The Indian Express by Rishika Singh
Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief
Iran's atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.
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Iran’s top security official in Oman following nuclear talks with US
The trip by Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, comes amid diplomatic efforts to avert war.
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Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.
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Iran’s Araghchi slams European powers for ‘irrelevance’ in nuclear talks
Foreign minister says regional powers have been 'far more effective' than the European countries.
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Netanyahu: Deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure, not just stop enrichment process
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
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Netanyahu calls for dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme in any US deal
Israeli prime minister details demands on Iran as US prepares to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva.
Al Jazeera English by Zaid Sabah
Iran’s Araghchi arrives in Geneva for second round of nuclear talks with US
Iran's top diplomat says he will meet with IAEA director before the high-stakes talks with US are held on Tuesday.
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U.S. and Iran to hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
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.
NPR by The Associated Press
U.S. releases new details on alleged secret Chinese nuclear test
At a event in Washington D.C., A U.S. official said a remote earthquake in 2020 was caused by a Chinese nuclear test.
NPR by Geoff Brumfiel
Trump urges Iran to make nuclear deal saying he’ll be ‘indirectly’ involved
US President Donald Trump said he will take part in Tuesday’s talks with Iran from Washington.
Al Jazeera English
Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
NPR by The Associated Press
WATCH: President Trump says Iran 'can't have a nuclear weapon'
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.
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N Korea’s Kim unveils 50 rocket launchers ahead of key congress
Kim hails nuclear-capable weapons as 'wonderful' and 'attractive' as N Korea gears up for a once-in-five-year congress.
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Trump weighs strikes against Iran for nuclear program he says he 'obliterated'
Trump aide cites highly enriched uranium left behind after U.S. bombing.
Abcnews.com by Anne Flaherty
Scientists must step up to avert a nuclear breakout
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.
Nature.com by Karen Hallberg
Nuclear weapons testing is harmful — there’s no case for a restart
Scientific knowledge about the damaging effects of nuclear-weapons testing helped to end such tests. Those findings haven’t changed.
Nature.com
US re-asserts 2025 strikes ‘obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear programme
The White House comment comes after a senior Trump aide said Iran is a week away from having material for nuclear bomb.
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Nuclear Energy Isn’t Scary Anymore. It’s Just Crypto-Coded
Politico profiled a bizarre energy company that may receive billions from the Trump administration to make small modular reactors. Will it actually make them though?
Gizmodo.com by Mike Pearl
U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva
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.
NPR by The Associated Press
WATCH: Trump says he's 'not happy' with the way Iran is negotiating nuclear deal
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.
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Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations
Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States.
Al Jazeera English by Virginia Pietromarchi
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow...
Yahoo Entertainment by SYLVIE CORBET and SAMUEL PETREQUIN
U.S.’s and Israel’s war with Iran leaves uranium stockpiles uncertain
The Trump administration’s war with Iran over its nuclear ambitions raises new questions about the country’s uranium stockpile
Scientific American by Dan Vergano
France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies
Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
North Korean leader inspects new warship, claims progress toward nuclear-armed navy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected his new destroyer for two straight days ahead of its commissioning and observed a test of cruise missiles fired from the warship, vowing to accelerate the nuclear-armament of his navy, state media said Thursday
Abcnews.com by KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press
The U.S. Can’t Bomb Away Iran’s Nuclear Risks
Instead, its spiraling war is increasing the threat in Iran, and around the globe.
Jezebel by Jen Kirby
Special Operations Raid To Secure Iran’s Enriched Uranium May Become A Very Risky Necessity
A raid is fraught with risk, but it may become the only way to make sure the nuclear material is safe and out of the regime's hands.
Twz.com by Joseph Trevithick
Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say
Although President Trump has claimed Iran was weeks away from developing a nuclear weapon, much more work was needed for the country to do so
Scientific American by Dan Vergano
Iran’s strategic patience tactic failed, what comes next could be far worse
Restraint didn't prevent war; new Iranian leadership may now look to much more dangerous approach to build a deterrent.
Al Jazeera English by Sina Toossi
Trump Advisors Warn of Nuclear Spiral in Iran, Push to Nuke a New Canal for Shipping
Some MAGA fans are encouraging an off-ramp. Newt Gingrich thinks nukes are the answer.
Gizmodo.com by Matt Novak
Oil shock, nuclear doubts, climate‑change-driven hail, and new insights on the aging-gut-brain connection
From emergency oil reserves to nuclear scrutiny, bigger hail, and research on a connection between the aging gut and the brain
Scientific American by Kendra Pierre-Louis, Dan Vergano, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura
The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources
A Rhode Island start-up is working to recycle spent nuclear fuel into long-lasting power systems for the military
Scientific American by Sarah Scoles
Trump says US and Iran have 'major points of agreement,' including no nuclear weapons
President Trump, after postponing U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, said talks with Iran will continue and that there are "major points of agreement."
Abcnews.com by Michelle Stoddart, Alexandra Hutzler
As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty
While US-Israeli attacks hit key infrastructure, hardliners demand withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Al Jazeera English by Maziar Motamedi
US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast
A likely strike by the United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a...
Yahoo Entertainment by JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING
What IAEA docs say about Iran's nuclear program, before the bombs fell
I fed all 138 IAEA Board of Governors reports on Iran into an AI research tool and asked what they actually say. Here is what the documents show about enrichment levels, undeclared sites, and the state of each facility before the June 2025 strikes.
Meetdewey.com
Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?
If such an order comes to pass, the military can and must refuse.
The Atlantic by Tom Nichols
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
Trump's threat to kill 'whole civilization' and comments from VP have raised fears.
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Trump suggests US, Iran could work together to remove 'nuclear dust'
While many details of the U.S. deal with Iran are still unclear or to be negotiated, President Donald Trump suggested they could work together to remove nuclear material.
Abcnews.com by Ivan Pereira
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
North Korea said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads, as it pushes to expand nuclear-capable forces.
NPR by The Associated Press
We have no idea if Iran can still build a bomb
The focus of the US-Iran war — and now the negotiations over the US-Iran ceasefire — has shifted to Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, to such an extent that the main original justification for the war (destroying Iran’s nascent nuclear program) can some…
Vox by Joshua Keating
US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Iran rejects Trump claim on deal to surrender nuclear material stockpiles
Iran has rejected suggestions by Donald Trump that it has agreed to hand over its stockpile of enriched uranium.
Al Jazeera English
What was the Iran nuclear deal Trump dumped in search of ‘better’ terms?
Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA in 2018, branding it 'the worst deal ever' and seeking stronger terms.
Al Jazeera English by Usaid Siddiqui
What is uranium enrichment and how quickly could Iran build a nuclear bomb?
Al Jazeera spoke with MIT professor Ted Postol about what Iran could do with its 440kg of 60 percent enriched uranium.
Al Jazeera English by Hanna Duggal
Trump wants Iran's 'nuclear dust.' Here's how the U.S. could remove the uranium
President Trump keeps promising to secure Iran’s nuclear “dust,” which is actually a gas
Scientific American by Stephanie Pappas
Russia attacks Odesa, claims Ukraine hit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.
Al Jazeera English by Nils Adler, Abid Hussain
What’s in Iran’s latest proposal – and how has the US responded?
Trump administration signals rejection of Iran’s offer, citing incomplete resolution of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump: Putin offered to help settle Iranian nuclear enrichment impasse
Donald Trump said that Vladimir Putin told him he’d “like to be involved” in settling Iranian nuclear enrichment.
Al Jazeera English
Iran's supreme leader says Tehran will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its “nuclear and missile capabilities” as a national asset, likely seeking to draw...
Yahoo Entertainment by JON GAMBRELL
Supreme Leader Vows Iran Won't Give Up Nuclear Technologies...
Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei made the statement Thursday, likely drawing a hard line as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a wider deal. Khamen…
Associated Press by Jon Gambrell
Exclusive-US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
By Gram Slattery, Jonathan Landay and Erin Banco WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build ...
Yahoo Entertainment by By Gram Slattery, Jonathan Landay and Erin Banco
Pope issues diplomatic version of "Whatchu talkin' about, Willis?"
After Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that Pope Leo XIV supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, the pope responded with a calm reminder that the Catholic Church has consistently opposed nuclear weapons for decades. Without responding to Trump's comments di…
Boing Boing by Jason Weisberger
In rare push, US lawmakers demand transparency on Israel nuclear capability
Lawmakers say US policy of ambiguity on Israel's nuclear capabilities heightens risks amid US-Israel war on Iran.
Al Jazeera English by Joseph Stepansky
North Korea says it is not bound by any treaty on nuclear non-proliferation
Pyongyang says its status as nuclear-armed state 'will not change based on external rhetorical claims'.
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Trump says US will not allow Iran to reach enriched uranium
US president says Washington has the nuclear material in Iran 'surveilled' and will 'blow up' anyone who gets near it.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?
Iran continues to review the proposal as Tehran's nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz remain main sticking points.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump responds with warning after Iran refuses to discuss nuclear program in latest peace offer: ‘They will be laughing no longer’
President Trump warned Iran against “playing games” on Sunday after the Islamic republic refused to discuss its nuclear program in the latest peace deal offer. Trump slammed Iran for the ongoing delay in the negotiations in a rant on Truth Social after Tehran…
New York Post by Ronny Reyes
Pentagon reveals location of nuclear-armed submarine after Trump rejects Iran proposal
The Pentagon revealed the location of a U.S. Navy nuclear-armed submarine in a rare move a day after President Trump rejected the latest peace proposal from ...
The Hill by Filip Timotija
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
BBC News
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks
The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
What is the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant, nearly hit by a drone?
The nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi has the capacity to meet one-quarter of the UAE's electricity needs.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?
Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran's enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
Al Jazeera English by Sarah Shamim
‘Something big taking place’: Why has Russia sent more nukes to Belarus?
Russia's ally participated in joint drills for the first time. Analysts say it was a risky move for Minsk.
Al Jazeera English by Mansur Mirovalev
Details of potential U.S.-Iran deal begin to emerge after Trump announces progress
The potential deal will include Iran’s commitment that it won’t pursue a nuclear weapon, and Tehran agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to two regional officials.
CBC News
US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
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Trump Administration Wants to Give Cold War-Era Plutonium to Nuclear Energy Start Ups
The Energy Department has selected five companies for advanced negotiations to use weapons-grade plutonium for fuel.
Gizmodo.com by Bruce Gil
Trump plan to give start-ups plutonium harvested from Cold War–era nuclear weapons is risky, experts say
Weapons-grade plutonium can fuel nuclear reactors known as mixed oxide reactors, but none of these exist in the U.S.
Scientific American by Adam Kovac
Exclusive-China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
By Greg Torode, Laurie Chen and Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa May 29 (Reuters) - In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some...
Yahoo Entertainment by By Greg Torode, Laurie Chen and Vijdan Mohammad Kawoosa
Not Wind, Not Solar: Mini Nuclear Reactors Could Fix America's Energy Problems
Amidst the push for clean energy worldwide, many people are vouching for small nuclear reactors, though there are still a number of factors holding them back.
BGR by staff@bgr.com (Alec Hively)
Trump pushing Iran to make firmer nuclear commitments in initial deal: Sources
Iran has not signaled whether it will accept the terms, officials say.
Abcnews.com by Shannon K. Kingston
Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio
US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington's position on Israel's nuclear programme.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
State media photos on the place showed it is likely a plant to produce weapons-grade uranium.
NPR by The Associated Press
Pyongyang reaffirms North Korea's nuclear status ahead of visit by China's Xi
Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said North Korea will never back down on its status as a nuclear-armed state, warning it won't tolerate any threats, state media agency KCNA said.
CBC News
UN watchdog, Western nations call on Iran to restart nuclear cooperation
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges Tehran to re-engage. US and E3 demand information on whereabouts of uranium.
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Trump says US and Iran have reached a ‘great settlement’
US President Donald Trump claims Washington and Tehran have reached a ‘great settlement’ and are finalising documents
Al Jazeera English
Trump wants Iran’s uranium. Tehran buried it behind collapsed tunnels and mines: Report
The stockpile in question consists of roughly half a tonne of highly enriched uranium (HEU), material that experts say is close to weapons-grade.
The Indian Express by Express Global Desk
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons
Al Jazeera English
Trump warns ‘all hell will rain down’ if Iran tries to get a nuclear weapon
US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff
Trump: ‘Very strong’ Iran deal is a ‘wall to a nuclear weapon’
US President Donald Trump claimed that the scheduled signing of his Iran “peace deal” in Geneva on Friday would be succe
Al Jazeera English
Secret US-Iran proposals reveal fragile path toward broader nuclear deal
The US and Iran have been working on laying out secret proposals for implementing the 14 points that were signed this week, including details on how to addre...
CNN by Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen, Kristen Holmes, CNN
Trump hints at new approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme
South Korea's president said Trump had told him the 'time had come' to focus on North Korea 'issue' at the G7 summit.
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The AI Ghost in the Nuclear War Machine
In the wake of Operation Epic Fury, both supporters and critics of the president have described the joint U.S.- Israeli bombing campaigns as “exquisite.” Iran’s supreme leader, in addition to vast swaths of the security cabinet and IRGC command were wiped out…
The New Republic by Daniel Boguslaw
Vance Claims Nuclear Victory in Iran Deal—But There’s One Big Problem
Vice President JD Vance announced Monday that International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors would be allowed back into Iran in a “major milestone and a first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons program in Iran.” There’s just one problem.Speaking at a…
The New Republic by Edith Olmsted
Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
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Trump disputes Iran’s rejection of nuclear inspectors
President Trump pushed back on Iran’s foreign ministry claim that there are no plans to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors.
Al Jazeera English
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the global nuclear watchdog is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
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Iran war live: Trump, Tehran at odds over nuclear inspections, Hormuz
US and Iran offer conflicting statements as negotiators push towards reaching a final, comprehensive deal.
Al Jazeera English by Lyndal Rowlands, Daniel Khalili-Tari
Iran war day 117: Nuclear inspections dispute as US Senate curbs war powers
Iran and the US clash over nuclear inspections and Hormuz as negotiators push for a final deal within 60 days.
Al Jazeera English by Elizabeth Melimopoulos
UN nuclear chief says Iran inspections will happen, Tehran says after deal
Head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, said the MoU stated 'explicitly' that the agency would supervise inspections in Iran.
Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera
IAEA demands verification of Iran nuclear ambitions amid ‘statement war’
Watchdog's call for 'strong system' comes as US and Iran issue conflicting claims over ceasefire negotiations.
Al Jazeera English by Christine Maguire
The Download: a nuclear landmark, and China eyes Nvidia chips
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US —Casey Crownhart I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just…
MIT Technology Review by Thomas Macaulay