Nuclear Weapon

US may deploy tactical nuclear weapons in UK

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – In the coming years, the United States may deploy tactical nuclear weapons at its Lakenheath military base in Suffolk, east England.

Economist:

Nuclear arms race with Russia, China will come at cost for US

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Despite kicking off nuclear arms modernization, the US is still struggling to catch up with Russia and China, according to Institute of World Economy and International Relations with the Russian Academy of Sciences.

EU's Mora says held talks with senior Iranian diplomats

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – European Union's deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says that he had held talks with two senior Iranian diplomats on different issues.

Russia says making 'Maximum Effort' to avoid nuclear conflict

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The Kremlin said Thursday it was making "maximum effort" to avoid a nuclear conflict.

IAEA:

Iran moves to stop increasing enriched uranium stockpile

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran has taken steps to halt the expansion of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as claimed by Western media on Tuesday.

Putin issues warning to US with new nuclear doctrine

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorized a new nuclear doctrine, bringing into force changes he first announced in September.

Lawmaker:

Iran should change nuclear policy due to current situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian has underscored the need for a shift in the country’s nuclear policy to ensure deterrence against enemies.

Kharrazi:

Iran fully capable of building nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi says that the country is fully capable of building nuclear weapons and the only thing preventing this issue is the fatwa issued by the Leader.

Putin launches nuclear exercise

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the launch of a strategic nuclear deterrence exercise. The drill will involve ballistic and cruise missile launches, the leader said on Tuesday.

Media propaganda not to affect Iran's nuclear doctrine

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Media propaganda would not affect Iran's nuclear doctrine as it's based on the fatwa issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the country's foreign ministry spokesman said.

NATO begins large-scale nuclear exercises in northern Europe

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Large-scale NATO nuclear exercises, dubbed "Steadfast Noon," with the participation of 2,000 servicemen from 13 alliance countries and up to 60 military aircraft begin on Monday in northern Europe.

Russia FM warns Israel against targeting Iran nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – If Israel strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, it would be a very serious provocation, according to the Russian Foreign Minister.

Kim Jong Un:

N Korea to speed up steps toward becoming nuclear superpower

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – North Korea will accelerate efforts to become a military superpower and a major nuclear power, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said.

Russian diplomat:

Moscow to respond in kind if US moves to resume nuclear tests

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – If the United States starts taking measures to resume nuclear tests, Russia will immediately respond in kind, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.

Putin announces new rules for nuclear arsenal use

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – President Vladimir Putin has outlined the upcoming changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine, significantly lowering the threshold for his country to use nuclear weapons.

N Korea says US using Quad to justify anti-Pyongyang policy

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – North Korea on Wednesday denounced the US for violating the North's sovereign rights and trying to justify its hostile policy against Pyongyang by hosting the Quad summit with the leaders of India, Japan, and Australia.

For 1st time:

N Korea publicly discloses uranium enrichment facility

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – North Korea has publicly disclosed a uranium enrichment facility for the first time, as leader Kim Jong Un called for an expansion of the country's nuclear capabilities.

US, UK plan indefinite extension of nuclear weapon coop. pact

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Britain and the United States plan to indefinitely extend the 1958 Bilateral Defense Treaty, which provides for military cooperation between the countries in the field of nuclear weapons.

Iran envoy:

Global determination required to eliminate nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – On the occasion of International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Iran's Ambassador to the international organizations in Geneva stressed the need for a global commitment to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

Global race for nuclear weapons at record high: IAEA chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The world’s nuclear non-proliferation regime is under greater pressure than at any time since the end of the Cold War, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi noted.

North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan report

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – North Korea vowed Saturday to advance its nuclear capabilities, reacting to a report that the United States had revised its own nuclear strategic plan.

US official raises new claims over Iran's nuclear program

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The chairman of the US House Intelligence Committee Mike Turner claims that Iran could declare itself a nuclear weapons state by the end of the year.

Ukraine pushing Russia to use nuclear weapons: Belarus

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Ukraine’s incursion into internationally recognized Russian territory looks like an attempt to compel Moscow to use nuclear weapons, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said.

US ‘biggest nuclear threat’: China

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – America poses the greatest danger to the world when it comes to the risks of a potential nuclear conflict, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang told journalists on Friday.

US approves $20 bn in weapon sales to Israel amid Gaza war

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The United States is sending a new multi-billion dollar military package for Israel amid the regime’s genocidal war against Palestinian civilians in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Russia starts third stage of tactical nuclear drills

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Russia has begun the third stage of drills to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, the defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Iran warns over dangers of Israeli nukes to region

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The nuclear weapons of the Israeli regime are a danger to peace and security of the region and the world, Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva has warned.

US, Japan to draw up firts joint nuclear defense document

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Japan and the United States will sign the first joint document on nuclear defense and deterrence policy which contains the US determination to protect Japan by various means.

Path to nuclear-free world getting harder: Japanese official

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The security situation on the planet is becoming more complicated and the path to peace without nuclear weapons is becoming more difficult, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

NATO Chief:

NATO holds consultations on putting nuclear weapons on alert

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – NATO member states have started consultations on the need to put nuclear weapons on alert, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.