Tag: nuclear proliferation
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Nuclear Pact Expands as Global Warheads Increase
The world is taking a concerning step backward in nuclear disarmament, with around 12,000 warheads still at the ready and a 100-warhead increase in high-alert arsenals over the past year. This trend raises alarm bells, especially as nuclear-armed states appear to be abandoning their disarmament commitments.
Congress Scrutinizes Nuclear Cruise Missile Funding
The National Nuclear Security Administration is ramping up production of nuclear warheads, including crucial components for a sea-launched cruise missile with nuclear capabilities, sparking concern from a prominent Congressional leader. This development has raised eyebrows on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers are now scrutinizing the project's funding.
US Weighs Military Action to Secure Iran's Enriched Uranium Stockpile
The US and Israel are pressing for urgent action to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile, with President Trump revealing that Tehran had initially agreed to let the US remove the material but then abruptly changed its mind. The development has intensified concerns that Iran may be seeking to develop a nuclear weapon.