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.

North Korea claims 'perfect success' with hydrogen bomb test

North Korea has said it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb designed to be mounted on its newly-developed intercontinental ballistic missile, producing a greater yield than any of its previous nuclear tests.

North Korea: Tremor detected in sign of possible nuclear test (local time: 12:00)

A large earth tremor has been detected in North Korea, raising speculation that the country has carried out its sixth nuclear test.

‘Missiles to fly over Japan & land near Guam’: N. Korea’s strike plan vs US to be ready in ‘days’

North Korean state media has outlined details of the country’s Guam strike plan expected to be ready by mid-August. The attack will reportedly include four missiles fired over Japan and landing within a few dozen kilometers of US territory.

Mattis warns North Korea to stand down or face 'end of regime'

Defense Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday warned North Korea to stop its pursuit of nuclear weapons or face the end of Pyongyang's regime and "the destruction of its people."

China: US, North Korea should ease tensions themselves

China's UN envoy has said it is primarily up to the United States and North Korea, not Beijing, to reduce tensions and work toward resuming talks to end Pyongyang's nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes.

Pence Warns North Korea 'Era of Strategic Patience Is Over'

US Vice President Mike Pence declared Monday the "era of strategic patience is over" with North Korea, expressing impatience with the speed and willingness of the regime to move toward ridding itself of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.

'Doomsday Clock' Moves Closer to Midnight; Trump Largely Blamed

Atomic scientists on Thursday moved the hands of their symbolic "Doomsday Clock" 30 seconds closer to midnight, in large part, they announced, because of the words of one man - President Donald Trump.