Nine nuclear-armed nations spent nearly 20% more on nuclear weapons last year as global tensions surged, raising arms race fears.
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Hezbollah Links Final Iran Nuclear Deal to Full Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
Hezbollah’s spokesperson told Al Jazeera that Israeli troop withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanon would be a prerequisite before any final nuclear deal.
Hezbollah Says Iran Will Not Sign Final Nuclear Deal Without Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon
A Hezbollah spokesperson told Reuters that Iran has linked signing a final nuclear agreement to a full Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
India-US Nuclear Talks Focus on Small Modular Reactors and Private Investment
A high-level US industry delegation met with India’s Union Minister Jitendra Singh to discuss small modular reactors and nuclear sector collaboration.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations Resume in Oman With Fresh Uncertainty Over Deal Timeline
Iran nuclear negotiations resumed in Oman with deep uncertainty remaining over the timeline for any deal after Iran’s foreign ministry directly contradicted US claims of imminent progress.
Ex-Nuclear Negotiator Says Abraham Accords and Trump’s Oman Threat Complicate US-Iran Talks
A former US nuclear negotiator warned that Trump’s simultaneous pursuit of Abraham Accords expansions and threats against Oman risk derailing Iran talks.
Iran Would Give Up Stockpile of Highly Enriched Uranium Under Emerging Peace Agreement
Officials confirmed Iran’s uranium stockpile was on the table though details of disposal would require further talks.
Trump’s Claims About Iranian Nuclear Sites Being Fully Destroyed Disputed by Pentagon Data
A fact-check found that Trump’s assertion that Iranian nuclear sites were fully destroyed is contradicted by Pentagon data showing continued infrastructure at some locations.
Senior Iranian Official Tells Reuters US Is Showing Greater Flexibility on Nuclear Deal Terms
The source said the US had agreed to release a quarter of Iran’s frozen funds as part of softened terms.
UAE Nuclear Power Plant Hit by Drone Strike in What Authorities Call Unprovoked Terrorist Attack
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the UAE’s sole nuclear facility on Sunday.