Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken — RT

 Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts.

Russia Reserves Right to Use Nuclear Weapons in Response to Aggression, General Staff Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Russia reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of weapons of mass destruction or regular weapons against it if the very existence of the country is threatened, Russian General Staff chief Valery Gerasimov said on Wednesday.

Moscow Slams London for Undermining Arms Control - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – London's decision to boost nuclear capabilities is dealing a serious blow to the very concept of arms control, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Wednesday.

Iran’s Zarif slams UK ‘hypocrisy’ over nuclear warhead plan | Al Jazeera

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticised what he called the United Kingdom’s “utter hypocrisy” over plans to boost nuclear weapons.

Russia's Lavrov Urges US to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons Sites Abroad - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The United States must take its nuclear weapons home and dismantle infrastructure for their deployment abroad, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

UN report reveals North Korea developed nuclear weapons program in 2020 - france24

 North Korea maintained and developed its nuclear and ballistic missile programs throughout 2020 in violation of international sanctions, helping fund them with some $300 million stolen through cyber hacks, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday.

Zarif: Countries That ‘Protect Criminals Who Chainsaw Critics’ Shouldn’t Talk ‘Nonsense’ About Iran - Sputnik International

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian over the latter’s recent claim that Iran was “in the process of acquiring nuclear (weapons) capability” and had “destabilised” its neighbours, suggesting the French diplomat needed a “reality check.”

Pelosi asks military about limiting Trump nuke access -AA

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said Friday she has spoken with top military brass about limiting outgoing US President Donald Trump's access to the nation's nuclear codes.

Iran Concerned About Trump's Unchecked Nuclear Power : FM - FarsNews Agency

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif voiced Iran's concern over "unchecked authority" over nuclear bombs granted to US President Donald Trump.

Japan Rejects Nuclear Ban Treaty; Survivors to Keep Pushing - Tasnim News Agency

Japan said Monday it will not sign a UN treaty that bans nuclear weapons and does not welcome its entry into force next year, rejecting the wishes of atomic bomb survivors in Japan who are urging the government to join and work for a nuclear-free world.

Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons to come into force on Jan 22, 2021 - TASS

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) will come into force on January 22, 2021, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) said in a statement on Saturday.

France, UK and Germany pledge support for Iran nuclear deal

Britain, France and Germany have agreed that the nuclear deal that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap remains the best way of stopping Tehran getting nuclear weapons, British Prime Minister Theresa May’s office said on Sunday.

Saudi threatens to develop nuclear bomb if Iran does

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud announced on Thursday that his country would develop a nuclear bomb if Iran does so, Al Arabiya local news reported.

North Koreans have 'no idea' of Trump, Kim summit

Ordinary North Koreans have no idea a major summit between Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump is being planned, and the reason is nuclear weapons, according to a Japanese journalist.

Putin : Moscow would regard a nuclear attack on its allies as a nuclear attack on Russia itself

President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow would regard a nuclear attack on its allies as a nuclear attack on Russia itself and would immediately respond.

North Korea calls on US to give up dreams that Pyongyang will abandon nuclear weapons

North Korea will continue enhancing its nuclear defensive potential and the United States should put up with the idea that Pyongyang won’t give up these weapons, its Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

US should have withdrawn its estimated 200 nukes from Europe long ago : Moscow

The US should withdraw the nuclear weapons it has deployed in Europe rather than upgrading them, a senior Russian diplomat has said. Moscow is concerned that the upgrades are making the bombs more suitable for actual combat.

Putin warns of 'global catastrophe' in N Korea impasse

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a global "catastrophe" unless a diplomatic solution over North Korea is reached, saying imposing further sanctions on North Korea would be useless.

US Warns N. Korea of 'Massive Military Response' after Nuke Test

The United States warned it could launch a "massive military response" to any threats from North Korea following Pyongyang's provocative detonation of what it claimed was a miniaturized hydrogen bomb.