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UK, France and Germany refuse to lift sanctions on Iran under nuclear deal

Tehran in ‘too serious a breach’ of 2015 deal to lift sanctions under clause that would allow ballistic missile trade

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023

Sanctions Waivers Signed Off, Biden Administration Paves The Way For Iran Deal Worth $6 Billion

U.S. has signed off on sanctions waivers paving the way for international banks to unfreeze $6 billion dollars Iranian funds

Zenger · Sep 12, 2023

What are depleted uranium shells? The controversial armour-piercing munitions being used in Ukraine

When fired, depleted uranium becomes ‘essentially an exotic metal dart fired at extraordinarily high speed’

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

US sends Ukraine controversial depleted uranium weapons that can pierce tank armour

While depleted uranium rounds retain some radioactive properties, they can’t generate a nuclear reaction

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky aide slams Elon Musk’s ‘ignorance and ego’ for thwarting Ukrainian drone strike

Civilians and children were killed as result of Musk’s interference, Ukrainian officials say

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

US to arm Ukraine with controversial depleted uranium anti-tank shells

The 120mm rounds will be used to arm the 31 M1A1 Abrams tanks Washington plans to deliver to Ukraine in the autumn

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Ukraine ‘gradually gaining ground’ in counteroffensive, says NATO chief Stoltenberg

Ukrainian forces have been able to break through Russian defences and are “gradually” making progress in their counteroffensive against Moscow's troops despite “heavy, difficult fighting”, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday. Russia earlier on Thursday described the US decision to supply depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine to aid its…

France 24 · Sep 7, 2023

Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.

Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023

Depleted uranium munitions: what are they and what risks do they pose?

The US says it will start delivering the controversial weapons to Ukraine soon; Russia denounced the decision as ‘an indicator of inhumanity’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

A look at the uranium-based ammo the US is sending to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced it is sending depleted uranium anti-tank rounds to Ukraine, following Britain’s lead in sending the controversial munitions to help Kyiv push through Russian lines in its grueling counteroffensive

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023