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With its new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, does Iran want – or need – a nuclear weapon?

As the US war against Iran drags on with no end in sight, an important question has faded into the background. Does Iran want a nuclear weapon, and if so, can it still build one?

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US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing discussions with Iran. US President Trump claimed a planned military strike against Iran was postponed after diplomatic interventions. He reiterated that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains…

The Economic Times

How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East

IN DEPTH: Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability

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US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in

A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran summons Ukraine diplomats over Caspian Sea attack as Trump threatens to resume war

Trump tells French news channel he is considering resuming full-scale war 'if we don’t get 100% of what we want'

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive

‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ president warns after attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea

The Independent UK

US, Saudi Arabia strike landmark civil nuclear deal

The United States and Saudi Arabia have finalized a civil nuclear power agreement. This pact allows the kingdom to build reactors using American technology. Saudi Arabia will also be permitted to enrich uranium under the new deal. Concerns exist regarding potential nuclear weapon development pathways. The agreement now awaits Congressional…

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Trump claims without proof that soldiers killed in Iran war shared his view that Tehran can’t have a nuclear weapon

‘They said, and all of them said very strongly, ‘We can’t let, we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,’ Trump claimed

The Independent UK

Is Trump quietly gifting Saudi Arabia a future nuclear bomb?

A proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal allows uranium enrichment and fuel processing. Critics fear this agreement weakens safeguards against nuclear weapons proliferation. Supporters argue it includes alternative safeguards and bilateral monitoring arrangements. The deal aims to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region. It also addresses Saudi concerns about…

The Economic Times

Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium

Donald Trump approves agreement to help country make fuel for civilian nuclear programme

The Guardian - UK

‘Most people don’t know we’ve set up a doomsday system’: physicist Laura Grego on satellites, nuclear weapons and the battle for our skies

Elon Musk is trying to own it, competing powers are trying to fight in it and nobody seems to be regulating it. So who does space really belong to?

The Guardian - UK

'Couldn't care less': Trump shrugs off Iran's exit from interim deal

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that he "couldn't care less" about Iran's decision to stop abiding by the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), reiterating that Washington's priority remains preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Al Jazeera reported.

The Economic Times

Scientist proposes way to detect nuclear weapons hidden in satellites

American officials suspect Russia of launching a satellite with nuclear materials in 2022

The Independent UK

Shoebox-sized 'detector satellites' could sniff out a nuclear bomb in space

A constellation of cubesats fitted with special detectors could sniff out nuclear weapons hidden on satellites launched by adversary nations, a new study suggests.

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International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next

The dust has now settled on the ostentatious summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month. But perhaps the biggest takeaway was what was left unsaid.

International Business Times UK

'No Choice But the Atomic Bomb': MAGA Expert Slams Trump's Foreign Policy as Iran Rushes for Nuclear Weapon

Donald Trump's Iran policy is under fire as critics claim it may be escalating nuclear tensions, with Tehran reportedly seeing nuclear deterrence as essential amid ongoing US-Iran conflicts.

The Times of India

'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

Iran has argued that it has "no choice" but to develop a nuclear weapon to guarantee its security, despite Tehran's recent commitment under a preliminary agreement with the United States not to pursue nuclear arms, according to a media report linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Bangkok Post

UN says Iran nuclear pledge needs ‘very strong’ verification

TEHRAN - Iran’s pledge not to build a nuclear weapon will need “very strong” verification, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday.

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France 24

Iran nuclear pledge needs 'very strong' verification after war, IAEA chief says

A "very strong verification system" is needed in Iran to ensure the Islamic republic keeps its pledge not to develop nuclear weapons after the conflict in the Middle East ends, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Friday. Iran's nuclear programme remains a key sticking point as Washington…

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Netanyahu's claims about Iran's nuclear program run counter to public evidence

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon and used it on Israel were it not for the two wars of the past year

Fortune

‘Iran just basically put its wish list into this’: The Trump-Iran agreement gives Iran a free pass on nuclear treaty violations pending final deal

The memorandum’s minimum nuclear weapons requirement is just making Iran downblend its close-to-bomb-status enriched uranium, which is reversible, nuclear weapons expert says.

International Business Times

G7 Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Deal: 'Historic Opportunity'

G7 leaders welcomed the deal between the U.S. and Iran, calling it a "historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon."

The Times of India

No nukes, Hormuz access and more: JD Vance outlines 3 pillars of US-Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance revealed a three-point peace framework with Iran: no nuclear weapons, open Strait of Hormuz, and strict conditions for economic benefits. Tehran must cease supporting militant groups and abandon its nuclear program to receive aid. Washington emphasizes actions over promises, stating the US benefits regardless of…

The Economic Times

No nuclear weapon, conditional relief & open Hormuz: Vance outlines 3 pillars of Iran peace framework

US Vice President JD Vance described that the peace agreement between Washington and Tehran stands centred on three key pillars-- preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open and offering economic incentives to Iran if the country "transforms" itself.

The Economic Times

White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often don't meet reality

The White House has informed supporters of President Trump's alleged victories in the Iran conflict, claiming Iran will not develop nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz has reopened. However, details of the agreement remain secret, causing confusion and skepticism among allies and lawmakers, with some claims contradicting on-the-ground realities.

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