With Russia, China and North Korea all modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and Iran enriching, allies want U.S. reassurance. But they are less inclined to believe it.
Tag: Nuclear Weapons
Iran Suggests It May Seek Nuclear Weapons, in New Escalation of Threats
An Iranian official says U.S. sanctions could force Iran to revoke its pledge to not seek a nuclear weapon. New intelligence suggests Iran is 2 years away from producing one.
North Korea Unveils New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile
Days before President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s inauguration, the North made its latest demonstration of its nuclear might at a Pyongyang military parade.
South Korea Will Send Delegation to Iran Over Seized Ship
Tehran said the ship, which was taken with its crew, had been violating environmental protocols, but its owner has called the accusation “absurd.”
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment at Key Nuclear Facility
The move is another a series of escalations with the United States. In another provocation, the country seized a South Korean chemical tanker.
Iran Increases Uranium Enrichment at Key Nuclear Facility
The move is another step toward producing a nuclear weapon. Iran, in another provocation, also seized a South Korean vessel.
Biden Plans Renewed Nuclear Talks With Russia While Punishing Kremlin, Adviser Says
The president-elect also plans to pursue a “follow-on negotiation” with Iran over its missile capabilities if Tehran re-enters compliance with the nuclear deal.
In Abrupt Reversal of Iran Strategy, Pentagon Orders Aircraft Carrier Home
After weeks of escalation and threatening language, the Defense Department is sending mixed messages as the anniversary of the death of an Iranian general nears.
To Deter Iranian Attacks on U.S. Troops, Pentagon Orders B-52 Flights to Middle East
It was the second time in three weeks that Air Force bombers had conducted long-range flights near Iranian air space on short notice.
Iran Claims Arrests in Killing of Top Nuclear Scientist
A parliamentary adviser told a state-run news outlet that some people he accused of involvement in the assassination last month of the scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, had been arrested.