Nuclear Weapons, Proliferation and Policy Doctrine
May 14, 2025
Kremlin blasts potential EU deployment of French nuclear bombers

Moscow (AFP) May 14, 2025
The possible deployment of French nuclear bombers across the EU will not enhance security on the continent, the Kremlin said Wednesday, after French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ready to discuss the issue. "The proliferation of nuclear weapons on the European continent is something that will not add security, predictability, or stability to the European continent," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. The French president floated the idea during a TV appearance on Tuesday, co ... read more
Kim Jong Un oversees combat training drills, stresses 'full preparations for war'
Washington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised combined tactical drills of special operations forces and stressed "full preparations for war," state media reported Wednesday. ... more
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations
Washington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025
The United States has imposed additional Iran-related sanctions, as the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran on a new nuclear weapons deal. ... more
Iran says to hold nuclear talks with Europeans this week
Tehran (AFP) May 14, 2025
Iran will hold a fresh round of nuclear talks with European powers in Turkey later this week, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. ... more
Israel and Trump at odds over Iran nuclear strategy
Jerusalem (AFP) May 13, 2025
Israel is threatening military action against Iran while US President Donald Trump pursues diplomacy, exposing a growing rift between the long-time allies over how to confront the Islamic republic's advancing nuclear programme. ... more
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US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed
Washington (AFP) May 12, 2025
The United States announced new sanctions Monday against Iran over its nuclear program, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue. ... more
Iran says it's open to temporary uranium enrichment limits
Tehran (AFP) May 13, 2025
Iran is open to accepting temporary limits on its uranium enrichment, its deputy foreign minister said Tuesday, while adding that talks with the United States have yet to address such specifics. ... more
Iran says nuclear talks 'difficult but useful', US 'encouraged'
Muscat, Oman (AFP) May 11, 2025
Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations. ... more
Pakistan says India has brought neighbours 'closer to major conflict'
Islamabad (AFP) May 9, 2025
Pakistan charged India Friday with bringing the nuclear-armed neighbours "closer to a major conflict", as the death toll from three days of missile, artillery and drone attacks passed 50. ... more
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees nuclear counterattack missile test
Washington DC (UPI) May 9, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test of short-range ballistic missiles and long-range artillery in a demonstration of Pyongyang's nuclear counterstrike capabilities, state-run media said Friday. ... more
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At UN, US slams Russia for 'cynically' protecting N.Korea
United Nations, United States (AFP) May 8, 2025
The United States on Wednesday denounced Russia for "cynically obstructing" the monitoring of North Korea's compliance with UN sanctions, saying Moscow was trying to dodge criticism for using Pyongyang's weapons in its war with Ukraine. ... more
Iran slams Israeli strikes on Yemen port
Tehran (AFP) May 6, 2025
Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned Israeli air strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida, following missile attacks by Tehran-backed Huthi rebels on Israel's main airport. ... more
NIKE laser realigns mission to support US nuclear deterrence goals
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 06, 2025
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has repositioned its NIKE laser-target facility to directly support the Department of Defense's nuclear strategy, leveraging its advanced capabilities to str ... more
India and Pakistan: a history of armed conflict
New Delhi (AFP) May 7, 2025
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier in Kashmir on Wednesday in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. ... more
Iran denies aiding Yemen Huthis in Israel airport attack
Tehran (AFP) May 5, 2025
Iran on Monday denied supporting Yemen's Huthi attack on Israel's main international airport after the rebels claimed a missile strike the day. ... more
Iran says 'has every right' to enrich uranium, dismissing US concerns

Tehran (AFP) May 3, 2025
Iran defended on Saturday its "right" to enrich uranium despite growing Western concern that Tehran may be seeking nuclear weapons and as talks with the United States were delayed. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X that "Iran has every right to possess the full nuclear fuel cycle," citing Tehran's long-standing membership of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). "There are several NPT members which enrich uranium while wholly rejecting nuclear weapons," Araghchi said. ... read more
US expects Iran talks but Trump presses sanctions
Washington (AFP) May 1, 2025
The United States said Thursday it expected new nuclear talks to take place soon with Iran but President Donald Trump vowed to enforce sanctions and called for global boycott of "any amount" of Iranian oil or petrochemicals. ... more

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U.S. hits Iran with more sanctions amid talks on new nuclear deal
Washington DC (UPI) May 1, 2025
The United States has imposed another round of sanctions targeting Iran, seeking to stem its petrochemical profits amid ongoing nuclear talks between the two countries. ... more
Iran says next nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome, Gets cranky with Paris
Tehran (AFP) April 30, 2025
Iran and the United States will hold a fourth round of talks on the Islamic republic's nuclear programme in Rome on Saturday, Iran's foreign minister said. ... more
India and Pakistan: vast nuclear-armed military forces
New Delhi (AFP) April 30, 2025
Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire across their heavily militarised de facto border in contested Kashmir since an April 22 attack that New Delhi blames on Islamabad, claims it rejects. ... more
Kim oversees warship weapons test-fire, eyes nukes for N. Korea navy
Seoul (AFP) April 30, 2025
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered navy vessels to be speedily armed with nuclear weapons, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang conducted its first test-firing of a new warship weapons system. ... more
France warns of sanctions on Iran if nuclear deal not reached
United Nations, United States (AFP) April 29, 2025
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will not hesitate to reimpose sanctions against Tehran if European security is threatened by Iran's nuclear program, the French foreign minister said at the United Nations on Monday. ... more
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