Nuclear

July quake appears to have damaged Russian nuclear sub base, NY Times reports

Photos captured by Planet Labs show damage to a floating pier at the Pybachiy submarine base on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

 An aerial view shows the Russian nuclear submarine Dmitry Donskoy moored on the eve of the the Navy Day parade in Kronshtadt, a seaport town in the suburb of St. Petersburg, Russia, July 28, 2017.
A wasp walks on the nest that's built inside a wooden hotel for solitary bees made by the Metropolitan Area of the Aburra Valley (AMVA) in Barbosa, Colombia April 21, 2021.

Radioactive wasp nest found in US where nuclear components were manufactured

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attend a G20 summit in Buenos Aires in 2018. Putin probably isn’t losing sleep over Trump’s recent deadline to make peace with Ukraine, says the writer.

Trump says he wants to maintain nuclear limits with Russia

 Fire of Israeli attack on Shahran Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites - NBC


Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal in a week, Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little'

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at Gaza aid site • Netanyahu to meet with small group of ministers to discuss hostage deal • IDF stray fire wounds soldier

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.

Israel's nuclear ambiguity no longer enough to deter future Iran threat - opinion

Above all, Israel should do whatever is needed to upgrade and enhance its nuclear deterrence posture.

 IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi looks on during a news conference in Istanbul last month, amid Iran’s war with Israel. The writer asks: What should be Jerusalem’s next protective steps?

Iranian advisor shares AI image depicting a nuclear strike on Israel

The picture, shared to Instagram, appears to portray two large nuclear explosions with fallout across Israel.

 An image posted by an Iranian advisor depicting two mushroom clouds and nuclear fallout over Israel, July 12, 2025.

Trump not opposed to another Israeli attack on Islamic Republic if nuclear program continues - WSJ

During his conversation with Trump, the US leader said he hoped there would be no more US bombing of Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC, US, July 8, 2025

France, Britain unveil nuclear weapons cooperation to counter threat to Europe

"This morning, we signed the Northward declaration, confirming for the first time that we are coordinating our independent nuclear deterrence," Starmer said.

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron following a joint military visit to the Northwood Headquarters Northwood, on July 10, 2025 in London, England.

Netanyahu seeks US mechanism for approval on future Iran strikes if nuclear threat resurfaces

EXCLUSIVE: Source tells 'Post' that PM is seeking similar mandate to IAF in Lebanon, where there is prior US approval for strikes on suspicious activity at nuclear sites, or involving uranium.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump seen near the White House (illustrative)

Iran's secular Persian identity is reawakening - opinion

Since the revolution, Iran has tried to portray itself as a “moral state,” opposing “Zionist occupation” and “Western imperialism.”

The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Rising Lion: Examining Iran's failures and what comes next - opinion

Iran remains beaten, exposed, and without real backup. It is still a dangerous player but in an inferior position.

 Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on a Tehran oil refinery, on June 15, 2025.

Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years, Pentagon says

The results of the strikes are being closely watched to see how far they may have set back Iran's nuclear program, after President Donald Trump said it had been obliterated.

 Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell addresses the media in the Pentagon, March 17, 2025.

Israel calls on China to rein in Iran's military and nuclear ambitions - report

China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."

 An illustrative photo of the Iranian and Chinese flags.

Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to convene summit of ‘national cooperation’ on Iran

Pahlavi has been actively supporting Iranian dissidents, particularly since Israel conducted Operation Rising Lion, striking Iranian military and nuclear facilities.

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, speaks during a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.