Nuclear Terror

Russia November 19

Putin signs revised doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear response if Russia is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine stating that any attack on Russia supported by a country with nuclear power could potentially trigger a nuclear response.

Iran November 14

UN watchdog warns time to 'maneuver' on Iran's nuclear program is shrinking: report

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, says the window of opportunity to diplomatically engage with Iran is beginning to "shrink."

Iran September 6

Experts warn Iran could have a nuclear bomb before the next president takes office

Iran is closer to becoming a nuclear-armed power than much of the world realizes, according to a nonpartisan research group’s new report.

Iran May 12

Iranian lawmaker declares Tehran obtained nuclear bombs

U.S. and UN experts say Iran’s regime is dangerously close to becoming a nuclear-armed weapons state as officials in Tehran announce their capability to build atomic bombs.

North Korea April 23

North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies

The North Korean military debuted its "nuclear trigger" system on Monday near Pyongyang, activating a simulated nuclear counterstrike launch against foreign enemies.

VIDEO April 23

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal

Korth Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a simulated nuclear counter attack drill. (Credit: Associated Press)

Belarus December 27

Belarus claims to have received tactical nuclear weapons from ally Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced this week that his country received a cache of tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian military.

Russia November 5, 2023

Putin pulls Russia out of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, citing a desire for parity with Western powers.

North Korea September 28, 2023

North Korea adds ‘nuclear force-building’ mission to its constitution

The North Korean Supreme People's Assembly wrote a mission of 'nuclear force-building' into the nation's constitution this week under the guidance of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea September 7, 2023

North Korea commissions first tactical nuclear attack submarine: reports

North Korea activated its first tactical nuclear attack submarine to patrol the waters between Japan and the Korean peninsula, though it is unknown if it has nuclear warheads.