President Trump explained the order by saying other, unnamed nations were testing their own nuclear weapons, even though no country has tested since 2017.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill
The two leaders reached an agreement on fentanyl, some tariffs and rare earths, at least for a year. But even as the global trade picture cleared a little, Mr. Trump spurred new worries about nuclear proliferation.
Burevestnik Nuclear Missile Tests Successful, Russia Says
Because of its power source, the Burevestnik can remain airborne far longer than other nuclear-armed missiles.
With Trump’s Asia Trip, Speculation Mounts of a Meeting With Kim Jong-un
President Trump has repeatedly said that he wants to see the North Korean leader again. Mr. Kim has indicated that he is open to the idea — but only under a strict condition.
North Korea Flaunts New Missiles in Parade With Chinese and Russian Officials
The parade, held in North Korea’s capital to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party, gave its leader a chance to show off his growing power.
Russia Welcomes Trump’s Blessing of Proposal to Extend Caps on Nuclear Weapons
President Trump said a Russian proposal to extend by one year the limits on long-range nuclear weapons sounded “like a good idea to me.”
Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the Crossfire
In June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family…
Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the Crossfire
In June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family…
Israel, Iran — and the Family Killed in the Crossfire
In June, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, defense systems and top military officials. Iran’s retaliation included ballistic missiles that struck major cities in Israel, killing 31 people. Among the more than 1,000 victims in Iran was a family…
Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions
Already suffering a 40 percent inflation rate and critical shortages of power and water, many in Iran expect conditions to get worse.