‘I don’t care what she said!’: Furious Trump delivers killer blow to key MAGA ally over Iran nukes Trump reacts to an inconvenient truth. We Got This Covered · Jun 17, 2025
Which countries currently have nuclear weapons? There are nine countries that currently either say they have nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident? Israel’s attacks on Iran’s atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say. Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025
China stockpiling nuclear warheads at fastest rate globally, new research shows New report estimates that China now has at least 600 nuclear warheads, with around 100 per year being added to the stockpile since 2023 The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Israel issues Tehran evacuation order as Iran threatens to leave nuclear weapons treaty Order similar to those issued in Gaza a further sign Israeli campaign is evolving towards war of attrition The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
World on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race, says SIPRI The nine nuclear-armed states are building bigger bombs and longer-range delivery systems as the world loses stability. Al Jazeera · Jun 16, 2025
Era of nuclear disarmament 'coming to an end', SIPRI warns Dismantlement of retired warheads is slowing down and could soon be outpaced by new warheads entering stockpiles, reversing a decades-long trend. Euronews · Jun 16, 2025
Here’s what it means to enrich uranium – and why it raises concerns in Iran-Israel conflict Iran has enriched large quantities of uranium at its facilities The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
What is uranium enrichment and how is it used for nuclear bombs? A scientist explains Late last week, Israel targeted three of Iran’s key nuclear facilities – Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow, killing several Iranian nuclear scientists. The facilities are heavily fortified and largely underground, and there are conflicting reports of how much damage has been done. The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025
Australia’s claim that Israel has a right to defend itself against Iran is inconsistent with our rules-based order While Australia rightly urges de-escalation, it also fails to condemn Israel’s attack on Iran The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2025
Why nuclear war, not the climate crisis, is humanity’s biggest threat, according to one author Mark Lynas has spent decades pushing for action on climate emissions but now says nuclear war is even greater threat The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025
Donald Trump is losing control of American foreign policy After Israel’s attacks on Iran and Ukraine’s on Russia, it is time the administration finds discipline and focus to regain authority of its foreign policy The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025
Drones, missiles, or nuclear bombs: What weapons does Iran have to retaliate against Israel with? We take a look at what weapons Iran could turn to in response to overnight Israeli strikes against its nuclear and military bases. Euronews · Jun 13, 2025
What is behind Israel’s decision to attack Iran? Israel believes Iran is a threat to its security despite Iran’s insistence that it doesn’t want nuclear weapons. Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025 Benjamin Netanyahu must be stopped War is the prime minister’s doctrine. Israel’s strikes on Iran – falsely described as pre-emptive – are the latest example
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Is Iran as close to building a nuclear weapon as Netanyahu claims? Israeli PM alleges Tehran has capacity to make nine bombs. If so, Israel knows more than the US or the UN watchdog did
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2025 UK to take ‘every diplomatic step’ to stop Iran building nuclear weapons – No 10 Israel launched strikes on Tehran overnight, rekindling fears of a full-scale conflict.
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025 Why did Israel defy Trump – and risk a major war – by striking Iran now? And what happens next? Alarmed by an intelligence assessment that Iran will be able to produce nuclear weapons within months if not weeks, Israel has launched a massive air campaign aiming to destroy the country’s nuclear program.
The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025 France’s final nuclear tests in the South Pacific, 30 years on In recent months, the viability of France’s nuclear arsenal has been making headlines with talk of a French “nuclear umbrella” that might shield its allies on the European continent. In the face of the Russia-Ukraine war, and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements regarding the possibility of deploying nuclear weapons in…
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025 Trump-Iran latest: Israel’s military strikes in southern Lebanon while UN assesses nuclear facility damage It comes as Iran’s supreme leader warned the country would not hesitate to bomb more US air bases if provoked
Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2025 Israeli attack could drive Iran to seek nuclear weapons, IAEA chief warns Head of nuclear watchdog warns Israeli strike may harden Iran’s resolve on nuclear arms as diplomacy stalls.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025 Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon The UK’s strategic defence review plans to normalise nuclear weapons. Don’t believe the PR hype: they are immoral, irrational and catastrophic, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025 This is not the answer to the threats Britain faces Letters: Readers respond to the prime minister’s plans to put Britain on a war footing with his defence spending review
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025 Labour insist Keir Starmer to remain in control of nukes as concerns raised Labour have insisted Britain will retain control over its nuclear weapons after concerns were raised about a new deal being negotiated with America
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2025 'Lurching towards war': UK plans for 'fighter jets carrying nuclear bombs' slammed THE UK Government has been accused of “lurching towards war” after reports suggested ministers were looking to purchase fighter jets capable of…