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.
Iran May 12 Iranian lawmaker declares Tehran obtained nuclear bombs U.S. and UN experts say Iran’s regime is dangerously close to becoming a nuclear-armed weapons state as officials in Tehran announce their capability to build atomic bombs.
North Korea April 23 North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies The North Korean military debuted its "nuclear trigger" system on Monday near Pyongyang, activating a simulated nuclear counterstrike launch against foreign enemies.
VIDEO April 23 Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal Korth Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a simulated nuclear counter attack drill. (Credit: Associated Press)
Belarus December 27 Belarus claims to have received tactical nuclear weapons from ally Russia Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced this week that his country received a cache of tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian military.
Russia November 5 Putin pulls Russia out of nuclear test ban treaty Russia President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, citing a desire for parity with Western powers.
North Korea September 28, 2023 North Korea adds ‘nuclear force-building’ mission to its constitution The North Korean Supreme People's Assembly wrote a mission of 'nuclear force-building' into the nation's constitution this week under the guidance of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.
North Korea September 7, 2023 North Korea commissions first tactical nuclear attack submarine: reports North Korea activated its first tactical nuclear attack submarine to patrol the waters between Japan and the Korean peninsula, though it is unknown if it has nuclear warheads.
Russia June 4, 2023 Russian minister rips Washington nuclear arms treaty 'ultimatums,' demands US halt 'hostile' policy on Moscow Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reportedly defended Moscow's decision to suspend the New START nuclear arms treaty as "unshakeable."
Iran May 23, 2023 Israel's defense chief warns Tehran against further nuclear development: 'We have the ability to hit Iran' Israel's top military official warned Iran that Jerusalem, along with its allies, have the ability to strike Tehran's nuclear program as the security threat in the region remains high.