The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

Iran rejects ‘meaningless’ direct talks with US

As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on ‘equal footing’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025

The Energy Department identifies thousands of nonessential positions at risk of DOGE cuts

The Energy Department has identified thousands of federal workers it deems "nonessential" and would not be protected if there is a large-scale reduction in force

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

SNP 'will be forced' to change nuclear weapon stance, senior figure claims

THE SNP will "be forced" to change their stance on nuclear weapons with the party's current position "open to challenge", a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Could another European country develop its own nuclear weapons?

Building up a nuclear deterrent from scratch is no easy feat, but with the US distancing itself from Europe, the idea has started to resurface.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

UK won't be 'shy' of using nuclear weapons against Russia, Defence Secretary says

THE UK’s Defence Secretary has said Labour will not be “shy” of using nuclear weapons as tensions with Russia escalate ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

‘Never forget’: Pacific countries remember nuclear test legacy as weapons ban treaty debated

Supporters of the UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons gathered this month in New York to call for wider ratification

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025

Nuclear deterrence: can Britain and France take on America’s role in defending Europe against Russian aggression?

European doubts about deterrence predate the current US administration. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and its growing reliance on nuclear coercion to ward off Nato support, brought the importance of nuclear weapons to the foreground again for the first time since the cold war.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025

Thirty years ago Ukraine got rid of its nuclear arsenal – now some people regret that decision

Around 73% of Ukrainians now want their country to “restore” its nuclear weapons, according to a recent opinion poll. Most Ukrainians (58%) were in favour of their country owning nuclear weapons, even if it meant losing western allies.

The Conversation · Mar 17, 2025

Why is it still so hard to make nuclear weapons?

Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.

LiveScience · Mar 15, 2025

'Come clean': Anas Sarwar U-turns on Scottish Labour nuclear weapons policy

SCOTTISH Labour are facing calls to clarify their stance on the UK’s nuclear weapons after Anas Sarwar appeared to pull a unilateral U-turn at…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2025