Nuclear Terrorism News

US Energy April 8

Supporters defend Trump’s pick to control America’s nuclear arsenal before Senate grilling

President Donald Trump's nominee for National Nuclear Security Administrator, Brandon Williams, is appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

China March 31

The US is not ready for a nuclear showdown with China, key conservatives warn Trump

The United States is ill-prepared for a potential nuclear showdown with China, key thinkers with the Heritage Foundation are warning President Donald Trump.

Iran March 28

Trump cautions 'bad things' in store if Iran won't negotiate as Islamic Republic touts 'Missile City'

New video shows two Iranian military leaders touring an underground facility dubbed 'Missile City' and meant as a threat to the West after President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Tehran.

Donald Trump March 8

Iran's supreme leader rejects nuclear talks with US after Trump's overtures

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said in a series of X posts Saturday he would not negotiate a nuclear deal with the U.S. due to its demands.

Iran March 4

Retired US military leaders support letting Israel 'finish the job' against Iran, proxies

Dozens of retired U.S. military leaders urge President Donald Trump to throw America's support behind Israel in its fight against a nuclear Iran.

Russia November 19

Putin signs revised doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear response if Russia is attacked

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine stating that any attack on Russia supported by a country with nuclear power could potentially trigger a nuclear response.

Iran November 14

UN watchdog warns time to 'maneuver' on Iran's nuclear program is shrinking: report

Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, says the window of opportunity to diplomatically engage with Iran is beginning to "shrink."

Iran September 6

Experts warn Iran could have a nuclear bomb before the next president takes office

Iran is closer to becoming a nuclear-armed power than much of the world realizes, according to a nonpartisan research group’s new report.

Iran May 12

Iranian lawmaker declares Tehran obtained nuclear bombs

U.S. and UN experts say Iran’s regime is dangerously close to becoming a nuclear-armed weapons state as officials in Tehran announce their capability to build atomic bombs.

North Korea April 23

North Korea runs simulation nuclear counterstrike against foreign enemies

The North Korean military debuted its "nuclear trigger" system on Monday near Pyongyang, activating a simulated nuclear counterstrike launch against foreign enemies.

VIDEO April 23

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal

Korth Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a simulated nuclear counter attack drill. (Credit: Associated Press)

Belarus December 27, 2023

Belarus claims to have received tactical nuclear weapons from ally Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced this week that his country received a cache of tactical nuclear weapons from the Russian military.

Russia November 5, 2023

Putin pulls Russia out of nuclear test ban treaty

Russia President Vladimir Putin has formally withdrawn the country from the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, citing a desire for parity with Western powers.

North Korea September 28, 2023

North Korea adds ‘nuclear force-building’ mission to its constitution

The North Korean Supreme People's Assembly wrote a mission of 'nuclear force-building' into the nation's constitution this week under the guidance of supreme leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea September 7, 2023

North Korea commissions first tactical nuclear attack submarine: reports

North Korea activated its first tactical nuclear attack submarine to patrol the waters between Japan and the Korean peninsula, though it is unknown if it has nuclear warheads.

Russia June 4, 2023

Russian minister rips Washington nuclear arms treaty 'ultimatums,' demands US halt 'hostile' policy on Moscow

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov reportedly defended Moscow's decision to suspend the New START nuclear arms treaty as "unshakeable."

Iran May 23, 2023

Israel's defense chief warns Tehran against further nuclear development: 'We have the ability to hit Iran'

Israel's top military official warned Iran that Jerusalem, along with its allies, have the ability to strike Tehran's nuclear program as the security threat in the region remains high.

Artificial Intelligence May 4, 2023

Critics say AI can threaten humanity, but ChatGPT has its own doomsday predictions

Fox News Digital asked ChatGPT how the world could likely end, following widespread warnings from experts that artificial intelligence could spell the end for humanity.

North Korea April 26, 2023

US to send nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea for first time in 40 years

President Biden is expected to reach an agreement with President Yoon Suk Yeol to dock nuclear-capable submarines in South Korean waters.

Iran April 17, 2023

Iranian regime directly involved in poisoning hundreds of students in effort to stifle protests: report

Iran acknowledged the incidents in March when Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ordered an investigation into a few of the poisonings, with no update in the time since.

North Korea April 8, 2023

North Korea claims successful test of underwater nuclear-capable drone

North Korean media released images this week that regime officials claim show testing of a nuclear-capable underwater weapons system.

China March 30, 2023

China claims to support destruction of nuclear weapons, despite ramping up production

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman Mao Ning claimed the country is a proponent of nuclear disarmament despite its rapidly expanding nuclear program.

China March 29, 2023

China on ‘disturbing’ path to eclipse US military by mid-century, Milley warns

China is on a “disturbing" path to become militarily “superior" to the United States by mid-century, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testified Wednesday.

Russia March 29, 2023

Russia holds nuclear missile forces drills in Siberia to practice secret deployment

The Russian military is conducting drills in Siberia involving the mobilization of nuclear-tipped Yars missile launchers alongside thousands of troops.

North Korea March 24, 2023

South Korean president: 'I will make sure North Korea pays the price for its reckless provocations'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol threatened to "make sure North Korea pays" for its "reckless provocation" in recent weeks during a speech honoring dead servicemen.

North Korea March 23, 2023

Forcing North Korea to 'dismantle its nukes' would be a 'declaration of war,' foreign ministry says

North Korea is warning the United States that any attempts to force the country to denuclearize will be interpreted as a declaration of war.

Russia March 22, 2023

UK claps back at Putin over nuclear escalation following depleted uranium ammo pledge: 'not nuclear munitions'

The U.K. clapped back at Russian President Vladimir Putin after he appeared to ramp up the threat of nuclear escalation in Ukraine in response to ammunition London pledged to Kyiv.

North Korea March 15, 2023

Use of nuclear weapons would be 'end of North Korean regime,' Pentagon warns

A spokesman for the Department of Defense reiterated the U.S. military's standing policy to end the Kim regime if North Korea uses a nuclear weapon.

Iran February 28, 2023

Iran could produce 'one bomb's worth of fissile material' in about 12 days, Pentagon official tells Congress

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl told Congress on Tuesday that Iran could make enough fissile material for a nuclear bomb in just 12 days.

Russia February 21, 2023

Putin issues nuclear warning to US, threatens to resume weapons tests

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened Tuesday to resume nuclear weapons testing, claiming that the U.S. was attempting to overtake the country's arsenal.