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Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead

President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.

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Eye on Russia: Lithuania moves to scrap nuclear weapons ban as 'geopolitical situation getting worse'

Lithuania is considering removing a constitutional provision that prohibits the deployment of weapons of mass destruction on its territory, following remarks by the country's incoming prime minister who argued the restriction limits the country's ability to fully benefit from NATO's defence capabilities.

The Times of India

'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign

A weapons treaty Labor has pledged to ratify is gathering dust as Pacific islanders anxiously watch their region getting caught up in nuclear-tipped rivalry.

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Nuclear weapons storage in spotlight as US plans $4bn boost for its UK airbases

Pentagon files suggest some new facilities will store nuclear arsenal, with $163m also earmarked for secretive spy base

The Guardian - UK

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.

The Conversation

Russian Hardliners Reportedly Call On Putin To Consider Using Tactical Nuclear Weapons Against Ukraine

Russian hardliners are urging President Vladimir Putin to escalate attacks against Ukraine as Kyiv is increasingly able to strike deep inside the country and target critical infrastructure, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deep

Amidst escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian hardliners are pressuring President Putin to abandon diplomacy and intensify the conflict. Calls for drastic measures, including nuclear weapons use and targeting European drone factories, have grown louder. While the Kremlin has resisted these extreme demands, recent strikes have heightened tensions and fueled a…

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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…

France 24

'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war: IAEA head

Following the Middle East conflict, the UN atomic watchdog chief stressed the urgent need for robust verification in Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development. IAEA head Rafael Grossi stated that while Iran denies such intentions, strong oversight is crucial. Talks are underway regarding Iran's uranium stockpile, with options including downblending…

The Economic Times

Edge of Armageddon: why does one of the world’s top thinkers believe we’re nearing nuclear apocalypse?

In a chilling new book, theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli says we’re back on the brink – and this time, leaders chronically lack the nous of Kennedy and Khrushchev. So why is he against rearming?

The Guardian - UK

North Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal

The heightened rhetoric from Pyongyang has left analysts asking why North Korea appears to need so many nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU

Kim Jong Un warns Japan turning into ‘war state’ and calls for bolstering military capability

North Korean leader says ’exercising position of nuclear weapons state is most correct and unique way to actively and confidently cope with unpredictable international military and political situation getting complicated’

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

The Independent UK

What's the state of the Strait?

US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions…

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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.

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$300 billion, sanctions relief, Hormuz reopening: What Tehran gets, what Washington gains from peace deal MoU

The US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines a sweeping framework aimed at ending military confrontation, opening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing Iran's frozen assets and providing $ 300 billion for reconstrction and opening the door for long-term negotiations.

The Economic Times

Trump Iran deal full text, key highlights, clauses: What is in it?

Trump Iran deal includes key issues such as the reopening of Strat of Hormuz and nuclear weapons sanctions.

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Euronews

Finland's parliament passes bill in support of lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

A primer on uranium enrichment as Iran's nuclear program faces scrutiny

Iran war negotiations are putting the country’s uranium enrichment program back under scrutiny

Euronews

Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows

The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.

The Economic Times

US-Iran peace talks: Senior officials link sanctions relief to nuclear compliance guarantees

Senior Trump administration officials revealed a new understanding with Iran, linking sanctions relief and economic reintegration to strict nuclear oversight and regional security commitments. This framework establishes conditional reciprocity, offering Iran gradual integration into global markets if it behaves like a normal country and allows stringent verification of its nuclear…

The Economic Times

'Iran agrees to never have nuclear weapons,' says Trump after signing MoU with Tehran

President Trump announced Iran has agreed to never possess nuclear weapons, dismissing reports of a $300 million US payment as fake news. The new agreement links sanctions relief to Tehran's compliance with nuclear verification and regional security commitments, a stance echoed by Vice President Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Salon

Can we ever get rid of nuclear weapons?

Editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists says the doomsday threat is real — but human goodness will win out

The Times of India

Iran to immediately open Hormuz, US to lift Naval blockade: Draft deal details emerge

A draft memorandum between Iran and the US reportedly includes Iran's commitment to not produce nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The US would lift its naval blockade and provide sanctions relief, including releasing frozen Iranian assets. Both sides are expected to finalize implementation details in the coming…

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