nuclear non-proliferation
IAEA Unable to Verify Iran's Near-Weapons Grade Uranium Stockpile Following Military Strikes
Nov 13, 2025 02:02 am CST
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports it has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile for five months following Israeli and U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities. With a reported 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60% purity, the IAEA warns this could potentially produce up to 10 nuclear bombs, though Iran maintains its program is peaceful. Inspections remain limited as tensions continue over reimposed UN sanctions.
Pakistan Refutes Trump's Nuclear Testing Claims: "We Will Not Be First to Resume Tests"
Nov 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
A senior Pakistani official has firmly rejected Donald Trump's recent allegations about secret nuclear testing, stating that "Pakistan was not the first to carry out nuclear tests and will not be the first to resume nuclear tests." Despite not being a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Pakistan maintains it has observed a unilateral testing moratorium since its last known nuclear test in 1998, contradicting Trump's claims that multiple countries are conducting covert underground nuclear tests.
China Denies Trump's Nuclear Testing Allegations: Reaffirming Commitment to Non-Proliferation
Nov 03, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Beijing has officially rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that China conducts secret nuclear weapons tests, emphasizing its adherence to a no-first-use policy and commitment to nuclear testing suspension. The diplomatic exchange comes after Trump's controversial announcement about resuming US nuclear testing, sparking international concern about global nuclear stability and compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.