A proposed US-Iran deal, set for signing in five days, faces significant challenges. While an agreement is acknowledged, its terms are contested, particularly by Israel, which is not a party to the deal. Lebanon emerges as a key flashpoint, with Iran vowing support for Hezbollah and demanding Israeli withdrawal.
Jordan Bardella, protégé of Marine Le Pen, discusses his potential candidacy for French president, his party's stance on the EU and NATO, and France's nuclear doctrine in an exclusive interview. He outlines a vision for a reformed Europe, emphasizing national sovereignty and economic moderation.
أعلن مسؤولون أمريكيون وإيرانيون عن توصل البلدين لاتفاق سلام، يتضمن وقف إطلاق نار فوري ونهائي على كافة الجبهات، ورفع الحصار البحري وفتح مضيق هرمز بالكامل. يأتي ذلك وسط تقارير عن ضجة في البيت الأبيض بسبب تسريب تسجيلات صوتية حساسة.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang suggests China is moving towards accepting North Korea's nuclear status, mirroring Russia's stance. This isolates the US in its denuclearization policy, potentially leading to increased tensions.
A draft memorandum between Washington and Tehran reportedly includes Iran's commitment to not produce nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and US sanctions relief. Details suggest Iran will dilute enriched uranium internally, with a 60-day discussion period for implementation. The US may release $25 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated military image on Truth Social, portraying himself as a "Commander in Chief." He claimed a breakthrough with Iran on a nuclear deal, stating it would be signed Sunday, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson suggested a delay.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus reliably protect the western borders of the Russia-Belarus Union State and the CSTO, serving as a counterbalance to Ukraine and NATO. The statement comes ahead of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's visit to Minsk.
The US and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end hostilities, involving Iran's nuclear disarmament in exchange for economic compensation. President Trump anticipates signatures by the 15th, with Iran's leadership signaling a positive outlook.
Russia consistently advocates for the withdrawal of US nuclear weapons from Europe, a stance reiterated by Moscow amidst Western discussions on nuclear deterrence. Expert Andrey Koshkin views this as a reminder of US nuclear presence and a factor influencing Russia's security, especially concerning the conflict in Ukraine.
Analysts suggest China is downplaying North Korea's nuclear weapons issue, as evidenced by its absence in joint statements following Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang. This comes despite a US statement confirming a shared goal of denuclearization.
Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar stated that the deployment of US nuclear weapons in Baltic states or Poland would lead to serious escalation and force Moscow to take retaliatory military-technical measures, targeting those states.
North Korea is reportedly expanding its nuclear weapons production capacity with a new facility at its Yongbyon complex. Analysis suggests this could increase its uranium enrichment capacity by 75% and indicates a firm resolve to increase its nuclear arsenal despite international pressure.
Journalist Seymour Hersh reported that Donald Trump asked about the feasibility of using nuclear weapons to destroy underground missile production facilities in Iran during a meeting with US officials. Trump was reportedly dissuaded from discussing nuclear escalation.
Global spending on nuclear weapons reached a record $119 billion in 2025, with the US accounting for $69.2 billion, a 22% increase. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) report highlights modernization efforts amid rising tensions, while the US considers deploying more nuclear weapons in Europe.
Du Xiangwan, a nuclear physicist and CAE academician, confirms his team's role in China's 'zero-waste cities' project, linking nuclear expertise to environmental strategy.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stated that the country's nuclear weapons program is 'absolutely non-negotiable' and an 'irreversible course', rejecting US claims of reaffirmed denuclearization goals as 'false information' ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang.
Denis Shtilerman, co-owner of Fire Point, a Ukrainian missile and drone manufacturer, stated that Ukraine possesses the capability to develop nuclear weapons if a political decision is made. He referenced Ukraine's past disarmament in exchange for unfulfilled security guarantees. Russia's SVR previously alleged that London and Paris were assisting Kyiv with nuclear capabilities.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that there is no evidence Iran pursued nuclear weapons, citing a 2007 US intelligence report. He suggested that Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and that accusations are politically motivated.
Ukraine is not developing nuclear weapons due to its international obligations, stated Denis Shtilerman, co-founder and chief designer of Fire Point, the company that developed Flamingo missiles. He asserted that Ukraine is capable of creating such weapons but adheres to agreements made in exchange for security guarantees from international partners.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that the country's capacity to produce weapons-grade nuclear material has more than doubled in the past five years, attributing this progress to the nation's nuclear physicists. He emphasized the need to expand the nuclear deterrent in quantity and quality due to potential threats and long-term crises.
The US is reportedly considering deploying more nuclear weapons to NATO states in Europe to reassure allies amid troop reductions. Russia has warned of retaliation if NATO moves nuclear weapons closer to its borders.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran has agreed not only to cease nuclear weapons development but also to refrain from acquiring them, as part of an agreement currently under discussion with the United States.
President Trump stated Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons and expressed a desire to meet with its new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran launching attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, and the US retaliating with a bombing raid on Qeshm Island.
Congressman Joaquin Castro questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Israel's nuclear arsenal. Rubio declined to confirm the US position, suggesting a private discussion, while Castro stressed the need for information amid joint US-Israel actions against Iran.
