Nuclear Weapon

Poland to seek access to nuclear weapons

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Poland will be seeking to gain access to nuclear and other non-conventional weapons, including through participation in the French nuclear umbrella initiative, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

Trump says willing to talk to Iranian president

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says that he is willing to talk to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.

N. Korea orders expansion of nuclear enrichment facilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – North Korea’s Defense Industry Department has been expanding uranium enrichment facilities to boost weapons-grade nuclear material production since Jan. 20.

North Korea's Kim vows nuclear programme to continue

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that Pyongyang's nuclear program would continue "indefinitely", days after new US President Donald Trump said he would make renewed diplomatic overtures to the reclusive leader.

US reported deployment of modified B61-12 nuclear bombs in Europe

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The United States has completed the deployment of modified B61-12 gravity bombs on the territory of Europe. Jill Hruby, head of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced.

LA wildfires greater damage than nuclear weapons: Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – US President-elect Donald Trump says the raging wildfires in Los Angeles have caused more destruction than a nuclear impact.

Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's doctrine: diplomat

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs has said that acquiring nuclear weapons has no place in Iran's defensive doctrine, adding that Tehran has lived up to its commitments in its relations with the IAEA.

China slams Pentagon report on its military development

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson of China's Ministry of National Defense, on Saturday criticized the US Department of Defense report titled "Military and Security development involving the PRC."

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.