Nuclear Weapons

Five days into Operation Epic Fury, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, 2026, strikes have killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, targeted nuclear facilities and missiles, and prompted 555 reported Iranian deaths. President Trump outlined a 4-5 week campaign to eliminate nuclear and missile threats, with six US service members also killed.

March 02, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Denmark's government has accepted France's invitation to collaborate on nuclear deterrence, while Sweden joins a deepened dialogue. President Emmanuel Macron announced the expansion of France's nuclear arsenal and invited several European countries to exercises. The cooperation is seen as complementary to NATO, without changing Denmark's policy against nuclear weapons on Danish soil.

North Korea's foreign ministry stated on Sunday that it is closely monitoring the Venezuelan situation triggered by Washington's 'high-handed act,' describing the military operation as further evidence of the US's 'rogue and brutal nature.' Analysts say the events will heighten Kim Jong-un's anxiety about a similar fate befalling his regime, reinforcing his reliance on nuclear weapons. Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to continue supporting Kim to counter US and allied efforts undermining China's regional influence.

December 30, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Following initial government reaffirmation of Japan's non-nuclear principles, off-record remarks by a senior national security official suggesting nuclear possession have drawn sharp international condemnation from China and North Korea, while domestic media remains divided, with the Tokyo Shimbun labeling them 'reckless.'

In the latest development in the ongoing debate over Japan's non-nuclear stance, senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Itsunori Onodera called on Sunday for renewed discussions on the country's three non-nuclear principles, signaling potential revisions under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.

December 20, 2025 በAI የተዘገበ

Following a senior Japanese official's suggestion that Japan consider acquiring nuclear weapons and the government's subsequent reaffirmation of its non-nuclear principles, the U.S. State Department on December 20 praised Japan as a leader in nonproliferation while underscoring America's nuclear deterrent to protect allies like Japan.