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Iran nearing nuclear threshold, with US options to stop it narrowing, report warns

March 3, 2022

Iran nearing nuclear threshold, with US options to stop it narrowing, report warns

A new report is warning that Iran is closing in on the nuclear threshold and Washington's options to stop it are narrowing.

Buck Sexton on conservatives' split on Russian invasion: US military intervention 'a bright red line'

March 1, 2022

Buck Sexton on conservatives' split on Russian invasion: US military intervention 'a bright red line'

Buck Sexton spoke about the policy divide among conservatives in regard to whether or not to intervene in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine war – here's how US, allies must respond

March 1, 2022

Putin's nuclear threats in Ukraine war – here's how US, allies must respond

Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up his nuclear threats during his war of aggression against Ukraine. His purpose is to coerce Ukraine and its many international backers to give him what he wants.

North Korea to chair UN disarmament forum for 4 weeks in 2022

January 29, 2022

North Korea to chair UN disarmament forum for 4 weeks in 2022

North Korea nabs spot chairing UN disarmament conference

North Korea claims success after second hypersonic-missile test this week

January 11, 2022

North Korea claims success after second hypersonic-missile test this week

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful flight test of a hypersonic missile he claimed would remarkably increase the country’s nuclear "war deterrent."

China pledges to continue to 'modernize' nuclear arsenal, calls on US, Russia to make greater cuts

January 4, 2022

China pledges to continue to 'modernize' nuclear arsenal, calls on US, Russia to make greater cuts

China on Tuesday said it would keep modernizing its nuclear program in the name of "safety" but called on the United States and Russia to make greater cuts to their arsenal stockpiles.

State Department says 'too soon to tell' if progress made in latest Iran nuclear talks

December 28, 2021

State Department says 'too soon to tell' if progress made in latest Iran nuclear talks

The State Department on Tuesday said it was "too soon to tell" if any progress had been made in restoring the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as talks continue with Tehran.

Biden admin's Iran nuclear talks 'not going well,' national security adviser says

December 17, 2021

Biden admin's Iran nuclear talks 'not going well,' national security adviser says

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan took an ominous tone Friday when speaking about efforts to bring Iran back in line with a 2015 nuclear agreement saying, "It's not going well."

Biden told team to 'be prepared' for failed nuclear talks with Iran: Psaki

December 9, 2021

Biden told team to 'be prepared' for failed nuclear talks with Iran: Psaki

President Biden has told his national security team to "be prepared" if diplomatic talks fail to stymie Iran from developing its nuclear capabilities.

Explosion heard near Iranian nuclear site Natanz

December 5, 2021

Explosion heard near Iranian nuclear site Natanz

An explosion shook the area near Iran’s main nuclear-enrichment plant late on Saturday, prompting conflicting explanations from Iranian officials as Tehran engages in talks with world powers over its nuclear program.