Nuclear

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.

Nuclear July 30

US must expand nuclear arsenal in face of Russia and China threat, warns top Obama defense adviser

A top nuclear defense expert in the Obama administration is now sounding the alarm that the U.S. must ramp up its nuclear posture as Russia and China expand their nuclear programs.

Iran July 2

Iran's rare runoff presidential election sees historically low voter turnout

Iranian voters say they are disenchanted ahead of the country's runoff presidential election on Friday. It is the second runoff vote since Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Iran June 26

New report claims Iran regime using university to hide nuclear weapons development, avoid sanctions

The U.S. sanctioned a group tasked with nuclear weapons development to slow Iran's nuclear program, but officials allegedly reorganized resources and personnel to continue their work in hiding.

Artificial Intelligence June 21

Putin's AI doctrine seeks semi-automated military as Moscow could look to China for help, expert says

Russia's urge to catch up to U.S. and China's AI dominance may cause it to take unnecessary risks, though current doctrine stresses the need to keep humans in the loop on decisions.

Russia June 11

Russia, Belarus run second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to 'Western provocation'

Russia and Belarus have launched a second stage of drills to train their troops in tactical nuclear weapons as Russia tries to discourage the West from increasing support for Ukraine.

Iran May 28

Iran increases uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, seeks to have sanctions lifted: watchdog

A previous warning said Tehran has enough uranium enriched to near-weapons-grade levels to make "several" nuclear bombs if it chose to do so, and the country continues increasing stockpile.

Nuclear May 7

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.

Russia May 6

Explainer: What are tactical nuclear weapons and why is Russia training with them now?

Russia announced its military would run drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, which are for use on the battlefield rather than for leveling cities, amid the ongoing Ukraine war.