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US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
Apr 15, 2026, 1:55 PM
We have no idea if Iran can still build a bomb
Joshua Keating, Vox
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…
Apr 9, 2026, 3:54 PM
North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads
The Associated Press, NPR
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.
Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 AM
Trump suggests US, Iran could work together to remove 'nuclear dust'
Ivan Pereira, Abcnews.com
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.
Apr 8, 2026, 11:44 PM
Did Trump Just Threaten to Use Nuclear Weapons in Iran?
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
If such an order comes to pass, the military can and must refuse.
Apr 7, 2026, 6:41 PM
US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump's threat to kill 'whole civilization' and comments from VP have raised fears.
Apr 7, 2026, 5:02 PM
What IAEA docs say about Iran's nuclear program, before the bombs fell
Meetdewey.com
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.
Apr 1, 2026, 6:16 PM
US attacks Iranian nuclear site while Tehran hits oil tanker off the Dubai coast
JON GAMBRELL and DAVID RISING, Yahoo Entertainment
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...
Mar 31, 2026, 5:44 AM
As war rages, Iranian politicians push for exit from nuclear weapons treaty
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
While US-Israeli attacks hit key infrastructure, hardliners demand withdrawal from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Mar 28, 2026, 5:48 PM
Trump says US and Iran have 'major points of agreement,' including no nuclear weapons
Michelle Stoddart, Alexandra Hutzler, Abcnews.com
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."
Mar 23, 2026, 5:53 PM
The Pentagon is backing nuclear waste recycling for long-lasting military power sources
Sarah Scoles, Scientific American
A Rhode Island start-up is working to recycle spent nuclear fuel into long-lasting power systems for the military
Mar 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
Trump Advisors Warn of Nuclear Spiral in Iran, Push to Nuke a New Canal for Shipping
Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com
Some MAGA fans are encouraging an off-ramp. Newt Gingrich thinks nukes are the answer.
Mar 16, 2026, 10:26 PM
Oil shock, nuclear doubts, climate‑change-driven hail, and new insights on the aging-gut-brain connection
Kendra Pierre-Louis, Dan Vergano, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, Scientific American
From emergency oil reserves to nuclear scrutiny, bigger hail, and research on a connection between the aging gut and the brain
Mar 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Iran was nowhere close to a nuclear bomb, experts say
Dan Vergano, Scientific American
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
Mar 11, 2026, 7:00 PM
Iran’s strategic patience tactic failed, what comes next could be far worse
Sina Toossi, Al Jazeera English
Restraint didn't prevent war; new Iranian leadership may now look to much more dangerous approach to build a deterrent.
Mar 11, 2026, 10:06 AM
Special Operations Raid To Secure Iran’s Enriched Uranium May Become A Very Risky Necessity
Joseph Trevithick, Twz.com
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.
Mar 9, 2026, 9:58 PM
The U.S. Can’t Bomb Away Iran’s Nuclear Risks
Jen Kirby, Jezebel
Instead, its spiraling war is increasing the threat in Iran, and around the globe.
Mar 5, 2026, 10:33 AM
North Korean leader inspects new warship, claims progress toward nuclear-armed navy
KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press, Abcnews.com
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
Mar 5, 2026, 12:08 AM
U.S.’s and Israel’s war with Iran leaves uranium stockpiles uncertain
Dan Vergano, Scientific American
The Trump administration’s war with Iran over its nuclear ambitions raises new questions about the country’s uranium stockpile
Mar 2, 2026, 7:15 PM
France to increase nuclear warheads, lend nuclear aircraft to Europe allies
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Macron's 'advanced deterrence' will be a nuclear-security relationship with key allies distinct from NATO arrangements.
Mar 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
SYLVIE CORBET and SAMUEL PETREQUIN, Yahoo Entertainment
L’ILE LONGUE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and, for the first time, allow...
Mar 2, 2026, 11:09 AM
WATCH: Trump says he's 'not happy' with the way Iran is negotiating nuclear deal
ABC News, Abcnews.com
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.
Feb 27, 2026, 11:32 PM
Iran says US must drop ‘excessive demands’ in nuclear negotiations
Virginia Pietromarchi, Al Jazeera English
Iranian foreign minister emphasizes seriousness and realism as key to successful negotiations with the United States.
Feb 27, 2026, 4:31 PM
U.S. and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The Associated Press, NPR
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.
Feb 26, 2026, 6:54 AM