The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

UK pulls embassy staff from Iran as Trump issues nuclear warning

The UK has withdrawn all staff from its embassy in Iran, citing escalating security concerns. The British government confirmed the temporary withdrawal of its staff, saying that the embassy would operate remotely. Britain's Foreign Office said that its ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited, with…

The Independent UK · Feb 27

AI chatbots chose nuclear escalation in 95% of simulated war games, study finds

At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found.

Euronews · Feb 27

Trump sends steep list of U.S. demands and preps for further strikes as Iran claims ‘significant progress’ in nuclear talks

In Congress, Democrats increasingly fall in line behind War Powers resolution but holdouts give the White House support

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Moscow Alleges UK And France Are Preparing To Give Nuclear Weapons To Ukraine: Report

The Russian Intelligence Service (SVR) is claiming that the UK and France are preparing to give nuclear weapons to Ukraine as the invasion of Russia enters its fifth year.

Latin Times · Feb 24

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament

A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race

For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces.

The Conversation · Feb 19

Iran-US nuclear talks may fail due to both nations’ red lines – but that doesn’t make them futile

The latest rounds of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran are going well enough for now, according to the steady drip of public statements from the main parties involved.

The Conversation · Feb 17

Treaties to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons are failing

Letter: Sue Miller suggests that there are diplomatic and practical steps that could make us all much safer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8

Why the end of the New START treaty doesn’t necessarily mean another nuclear arms race

Experts say smaller guardrails around arms control are still in place

The Independent UK · Feb 6

The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

Euronews · Feb 5