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'Don't rush me': Trump denies setting deadline for Iran proposal; turns down nuclear options

US President Donald Trump on Thursday used an Oval Office interaction with reporters to strike a defiant tone on Iran as he claimed that he was in no hurry to reach a deal. Trump also rejected the use of nuclear weapons and claimed that Washington had already inflicted major military…

The Times of India

Has the Strait of Hormuz emerged as Iran’s most powerful form of deterrence?

One of the US and Israel’s justifications for launching the war on Iran was to ensure the regime in Tehran could never possess nuclear weapons, the ultimate deterrent against external attack. But the main lesson that has been taken from the war, according to some commentators, is that Iran’s own…

The Conversation

Who Controls the Nuclear Codes? Concerns Raised Over Donald Trump and Presidential Authority

A claim by a former CIA officer about Trump attempting to use nuclear codes remains unverified, sparking discussions on presidential authority and nuclear launch procedures.

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‘Then lots of bombs start going off’: Donald Trump explains what will happen when US-Iran ceasefire expires

US President Trump has warned of a significant escalation in the Iran conflict, stating "lots of bombs start going off" if a peace deal isn't reached before the current ceasefire expires. While a US delegation prepares for talks, Iran's participation remains uncertain, with Tehran resisting negotiations under pressure. Washington's core…

The Times of India

‘I’m sure the Pope is a great guy’: Trump insists he’s not warring with Leo but then spreads lie about Catholic leader

The Pope has never said Iran has a right to possess nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons, IAEA says

North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.

Euronews

North Korea’s ‘small but dangerous stockpile’ of nuclear weapons revealed

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North Korea is making ‘very serious’ progress in expanding its nuclear arsenal, UN watchdog warns

East Asian nation already possesses ‘small but dangerous stockpile of an estimated 50 nuclear weapons’

The Independent UK

North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns

Pyongyang making ‘very serious’ progress on producing weapons, with rapid rise in activity at main nuclear complex

The Guardian - UK

US-Iran talks collapse after Tehran refuses ‘no nukes’ demand

Negotiations in Islamabad have ended, the US said

Evening Standard

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

Trump news at a glance: president signals more mass pardons in pipeline; Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran peace talks break down

Trump reported saying he will issue mass pardons at end of term; vice-president says Iran and US at an impasse over nuclear weapons question

The Guardian - US

JD Vance says talks failed due to Iran’s refusal to give up nuclear programme

Iranian delegates in Islamabad say Washington needs to do more to win their trust if talks to resolve US-Iran conflict are to be successful

The Guardian - UK

AI war games almost always escalate to nuclear strikes, simulation shows

A new study reveals that AI decision-making during conflicts is naturally prone to escalation.

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Will US-Iran ceasefire hold? Trump issues 'bigger, better shooting' warning over Strait of Hormuz, nuclear weapons

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, stating US forces will remain deployed until a "REAL AGREEMENT" is implemented, threatening a significantly stronger military response if the ceasefire is violated. He reiterated demands for Iran to abandon nuclear weapons and ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and safe.

International Business Times UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

Evening Standard

Transatlantic crisis talks as Trump condemned for Iran deadline wipeout threat

The escalating crisis and apocalyptic rhetoric has seen the White House reject claims it would use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

International Business Times UK

Could Trump Really Use Nuclear Weapons Against Iran? Vance's Ominous Warning Forced the White House to Respond

US Vice President JD Vance's comments on potential actions against Iran have sparked international concern, leading to a White House clarification amid escalating tensions.

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Trump Vows To Prevent Iran From Having Nuclear Weapons In Prime Time Address: 'Intolerable Threat'

President Donald Trump vowed to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon during a prime time address on Wednesday, noting it is a promise he has been making since he announced his first presidential candidacy in 2015.

The Conversation

How do Israel and Iran’s nuclear status differ under international law?

At a time when military tensions in the Middle East have further intensified in recent weeks, in the context of operations conducted by the United States and Israel and renewed concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, a recurring question has re-emerged in public debate: why does Israel possess nuclear weapons while…

The Conversation

War on Iran during nuclear negotiations undermines the US’s ability to talk peace around the world − and the effects won’t end when Trump leaves office

Operation Epic Fury – the latest round of military strikes against Iran – began when Iran was engaged in negotiations with the United States to renew restrictions on its nuclear program.

Euronews

Countries deploying growing number of nuclear weapons, international monitors warn

Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states have started increasing their arsenals or have announced plans to do so, according to authors of the annual Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor report.

Roll Call

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices rise as strikes continue and Trump says Tehran ‘afraid’ to admit to talks

China sees 'glimmer of hope' in US peace proposal even as Iran says it has 'no intention' of negotiating

The Conversation

Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?

Israel’s avowed goal in the Middle East war is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet, the double standard associated with this is hardly sustainable in the long run.

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