The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

Moscow said the move aimed to weaken Russian and Chinese nuclear deterrence

The administration of new US president Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear weapon. These include renegotiating a second nuclear deal, pursuing a policy of “maximum pressure” against Tehran by ramping up sanctions, and conducting airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Letters: Readers Aaron Tovish, Diana Francis and Caroline Westgate respond to our editorial about arms control to prevent nuclear war

Nihon Hidankyo, a group of atomic bomb survivors, wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for advocating nuclear disarmament and promoting global peace.

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safe

After Syria, Israel and the US fear Tehran will build an atomic bomb. Their threats may produce that very outcome

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending has surged to $91.4 billion last year

Global security leaders are warning nuclear threats are growing as weapons spending surged to $91.4 billion last year

Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ted Lieu advocate for safeguards on presidential authority regarding nuclear war initiation.