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World April 12

Trump team holds 'constructive' face-to-face nuclear talks with Iran, will meet again next weekend

The U.S. and Iran held rare face-to-face nuclear talks in Oman Saturday. The Trump administration is pushing for diplomacy backed by military pressure.

VIDEO April 12

Iran has an ‘enormous’ amount of pressure to ‘start talking’ about nuclear weaponry

Foreign policy expert Rebeccah Heinrichs provides professional analysis of the Trump administration’s latest warning against Iran’s nuclear weaponry. 

Donald Trump March 8

Iran's supreme leader rejects nuclear talks with US after Trump's overtures

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said in a series of X posts Saturday he would not negotiate a nuclear deal with the U.S. due to its demands.

World February 14

Ukraine blames Russia for drone attack on Chernobyl's protective shell, Zelenskyy says damage 'significant'

An alleged drone struck the protective shell covering the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine early Friday, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is blaming Russia.

Nuclear Proliferation February 3

Trump's 'denuclearization' suggestion with Russia and China: How would it work?

Amid a tsunami of early shakeups in the new administration, President Donald Trump has twice this month suggested "denuclearization" talks with America's adversaries.

Iran January 31

Iran's covert nuclear agency found operating out of top space program launch sites

Sources embedded in Iran uncover "large scale" personnel and operations affiliated with Iran's nuclear program are now operating out of two of Tehran's top space development and testing sites.

Donald Trump January 22

UN urges diplomacy as Iran hits nuclear 'gas pedal,' conservative commentator tells Trump ‘do not appease’

The United Nations nuclear watchdog warned that Iran has hit the "gas pedal" in its nuclear program as it continues to ramp up production of near-weapons grade uranium as President Donald Trump enters the White House.

Russia January 15

Mike Johnson replaces powerful Intelligence Committee chairman after Russian nuclear threat warning

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is replacing Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after a debacle that started with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year.

Iran January 7

Iran's nuclear program is nearing 'the point of no return,' France's Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron is warning that Iran's nuclear program is approaching the "point of no return," calling it a top "security challenge."

Iran January 3

Jake Sullivan, Biden discussed possibility of hitting Iran nuclear program: report

President Biden was presented scenario and response options on how to handle Iran should it make advances in developing a nuclear weapon, though the president has not signed off on hitting Tehran's program.

Iran December 20

Iran expands weaponization capabilities critical for employing nuclear bomb

A new report presented by the National Council of Resistance of Iran claims Tehran has expanded attempts to secretly develop weaponization capabilities for its nuclear program.

Russia December 17

Ukrainian official takes credit after Russian general Igor Kirillov killed by explosive device in Moscow

An official with the Ukrainian Security Services says the agency was behind the bombing assassination of Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, commander of Russia’s chemical, biological and radiation defense forces, and his assistant in Moscow on Tuesday.

Israel December 13

Israel eyes Iran nuke sites amid reports Trump mulls moves to block Tehran atomic program

Israel is once again said to be eyeing strikes on Iran's nuclear program as the incoming Trump administration is reportedly mulling plans on how to come down hard on Iran without prompting a war.

Politics December 13

Dem claims Trump wielding nuclear strike authority 'should terrify you' — then people point out the obvious

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claims people should be terrified that President-elect Trump will have nuclear strike authority, but others pushed back, noting that Trump already had that authority during his first term.

Iran December 6

Iran launches rocket with heaviest-ever payload into space amid heightened concern over nuclear program

Iran launches rocket into space carrying its heaviest-ever payload, as security experts remain concerned by its "drastically" increased stockpiles of enriched uranium near nuclear weapons grade purity.

World November 20

US Embassy in Kyiv closed as 'potential significant air attack' looms

The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, has released a warning stating that they have "specific information of a potential significant air attack" taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Iran November 20

Iran vastly increased nuclear fuel stockpile ahead of Trump return, UN agency finds

Iran has increased its nearly weapons-grade uranium, a United Nations watchdog found, defying international demands to rein in its nuclear program.

Energy November 13

Biden admin sets new target to triple US nuclear capacity from 2020 levels

President Biden announced a new initiative to triple American nuclear energy from 2020 levels by increasing capacity to 200 gigawatts by 2050.

China November 11

China advances toward nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with new reactor prototype

For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.

Japan November 7

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

After spending months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at Japan's tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant, a robot has delivered a small sample of melted nuclear fuel.

North Korea October 8

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un pushes goal to become nuclear powerhouse in warning to South Korea

Kim Jong Un issued his second ominous message, saying he plans to make Pyongyang a top nuclear player and expand its capabilities in face of South Korea-U.S. partnership.

Joe Biden September 26

Biden pledges $8 billion to Ukraine following Putin's proposed changes to nuclear rules

President Biden announced another $8 billion in aid to Ukraine in a bid to circumvent a drawdown expiration deadline just one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to change the Kremlin's rules when it comes to its nuclear doctrine.

Russia September 25

Putin lowers threshold for nuclear response as Biden administration pledges new funding to Ukraine

President Putin said any nation’s conventional attack on Russia supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack in a newly revised nuclear doctrine.

Iran September 24

Iran spouts 'propaganda' from UN podium, calls on Middle East to unite behind Tehran

Iranian President Pezeshkian claimed in an address to the U.N. that Iran has long been the peacemaker in the Middle East, blatantly ignoring its involvement in proxy wars and support for terrorist networks.

North Korea September 13

Kim Jong Un shows off his nuclear facility and calls for 'exponential' increase in warheads

Supreme leader Kim Jong Un has been known to show off his nuclear bombs, but this week he revealed the facilities that create the key material that powers them.

Kim Jong Un September 11

Kim Jong Un promises to 'steadily strengthen' North Korea's 'nuclear force'

During an event celebrating the 76th anniversary of North Korea's founding, supreme leader Kim Jong Un stated that his regime intends to strengthen its nuclear weapons capabilities.

Iran September 9

Iran threatens 'nightmare' for Israel as UN watchdog warns Tehran nuclear programs runs unchecked

Iran renews calls for a "nightmare" attack on Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran, as the international community watches with concern as it continues to ramp up its nuclear program.

Iran September 6

Experts warn Iran could have a nuclear bomb before the next president takes office

Iran is closer to becoming a nuclear-armed power than much of the world realizes, according to a nonpartisan research group’s new report.

Nuclear August 21

Biden revamps US nuclear deterrence posture in face of China, Russia, North Korea aggression

The White House says no changes were made to the U.S. nuclear posture in direct response to a specific nation or security threat, as China expands its nuclear warhead stockpiles, despite a report.

Iran August 18

Military experts suggest Iran may declare itself a nuclear power by year's end

The move to declare itself a nuclear power would provide Iran protection at certain levels but ultimately does not create invincibility from any attack or reprisals.