The test was not a violation of U.N. sanctions but signaled the development of increasingly powerful weapons on the Korean Peninsula.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
Iran and I.A.E.A. Reach Last-Minute Deal on Nuclear Monitoring
The temporary agreement should keep Tehran from censure for noncompliance by the nuclear agency, a move that could have derailed already suspended nuclear talks.
North Korea Holds Scaled-Down Parade to Boost National Morale
The parade, which marked the government’s 73rd anniversary, was seen as a celebration of those who have borne the brunt of the regime’s effort to rebuild the economy amid sanctions and the pandemic.
North Korea Restarted Plutonium-Producing Reactor, U.N. Agency Warns
The activities at the sprawling nuclear complex in Yongbyon suggest that the country is once again ramping up its nuclear weapons program.
Israel’s Spy Agency Snubbed the U.S. Can Trust Be Restored?
Israel’s new prime minister, Naftali Bennett, heads to Washington promising better relations and seeking support for covert attacks on Iran’s nuclear program.
Israel’s Naftali Bennett Backs Hard Line on Iran, Softer Tone With U.S.
In an interview before meeting with President Biden, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he opposed U.S. efforts to restore a nuclear deal with Iran and ruled out peace talks with the Palestinians.
Mysterious Hacker Group Suspected in July Cyberattack on Iranian Trains
An investigation by a cybersecurity company has concluded that a little-known group opposed to the Iranian government was most likely behind the hack that caused chaos on the railway system.
A New President Takes Office in Iran, Solidifying Hard-Line Control
President Ebrahim Raisi is a protégé of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his inauguration gives conservatives control of every part of Iran’s government.
Tensions Flare Again Along Israel-Lebanon Border
Militants in Lebanon fired rockets at Israel, which retaliated with artillery fire. Amid rising frictions in the region, Israeli officials hinted they would respond forcefully to recent escalations linked to Iran.
Touring Trinity, the Birthplace of Nuclear Dread
A recent visit to the site of the first atomic bomb explosion offered desert vistas, (mildly) radioactive pebbles and troubling reflections.