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News•Mar 1, 2026
Proposed Saudi-U.S. Deal Could Allow Uranium Enrichment, Arms Control Experts Warn
U.S. officials are negotiating a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities. Congressional documents and the Arms Control Association warn the deal may create a pathway to a Saudi weapons program, especially as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has threatened to acquire a bomb if Iran does. The proposal, part of a broader U.S. effort to secure 20 nuclear deals worth billions, would include IAEA safeguards covering enrichment, fuel fabrication and reprocessing. Critics argue the arrangement sets a risky precedent amid heightened Iran‑Saudi tensions.
By Arms Control Association
News•Mar 1, 2026
US Removing Guardrails From Proposed Saudi Nuclear Deal, Document Says
The United States is stripping previously imposed safeguards from a draft nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, according to a newly released diplomatic document. The revision would relax limits on technology transfer, allowing broader access to advanced nuclear fuel cycle...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 26, 2026
March 2026 Focus
Trump’s administration abandoned the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in May 2023, replacing multilateral diplomacy with a “maximum‑sanctions” approach toward Iran’s nuclear program. The withdrawal re‑imposed crippling sanctions on Tehran’s oil sector and halted inspection mechanisms, prompting Iran to accelerate...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 25, 2026
Tell Congress: No Funding for Nuclear Testing
President Trump has signaled intent to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing, prompting advocacy groups to urge Congress to block related funding. The article highlights historical fallout from past tests, noting lingering health and environmental impacts. Experts claim no technical justification...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 24, 2026
Firebreaks: Mitigating the Risks of AI Integration Into Nuclear Operations
The Firebreaks project responds to a Carnegie Corporation call to curb emerging AI‑driven nuclear risks. Led by the Arms Control Association, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, and the European Leadership Network, the initiative maps how artificial intelligence could intersect with...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 20, 2026
Statement on the Threat of Possible U.S. Strikes on Iran
On February 20, 2026, a leading arms‑control organization issued a statement condemning recent U.S. rhetoric about possible military strikes on Iran. The statement argues that such actions would lack justification under international non‑proliferation norms and could destabilize the fragile Middle‑East...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 20, 2026
STATEMENT: Renewed U.S. Military Attacks on Iran Not Justified on Nonproliferation Grounds, Say Nuclear Experts
Nuclear experts from the Arms Control Association warned that a renewed U.S. aerial strike on Iran would not impede Tehran’s potential path to a nuclear weapon and would instead sabotage ongoing diplomatic efforts. They note that the June 2025 attack disrupted...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 20, 2026
False Start or New Era: Trump’s Call for “Multilateral” Nuclear Talks
President Donald Trump announced that, following the February 5 expiration of the New START treaty, the United States will pursue a new, modernized nuclear arms‑control agreement that includes Russia and China. The administration rejected Putin’s proposal for a one‑year freeze...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 19, 2026
Is Trump Jeopardizing Nonproliferation Efforts to Get A Nuclear Cooperation Deal with Saudi Arabia? A Report To Congress Suggests He...
The Trump administration announced a U.S.–Saudi nuclear cooperation framework in November 2025, but a newly obtained report to Congress reveals the draft 123 agreement omits key non‑proliferation safeguards. The proposal would permit Saudi Arabia to pursue a limited uranium enrichment...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 17, 2026
ACA Joins 36 Organizations To Urge US to Stop Purchase of Cluster Munitions
Thirty‑six human‑rights and peace organizations have publicly opposed a reported $210 million U.S. purchase of cluster munitions from Israeli‑owned Tomer. They argue the weapons violate international humanitarian law, especially given that 93 % of 2023 casualties and 71 % of 2022 injuries from...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 6, 2026
Thomas Countryman on New START Expiry and the Value of Arms Control
Thomas Countryman, chair of the Arms Control Association, warned that the New START treaty will soon expire and urged the United States to negotiate a replacement with Russia while opening consultations with China. He highlighted the loss of experienced negotiators...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 5, 2026
In 2026, a Growing Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
The Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty, long‑standing pillar of global arms control, faces unprecedented strain in 2026 as Iran appears poised to exit or breach its obligations. A retreat by the United States from multilateral leadership and intensifying great‑power competition are eroding...
By Arms Control Association
News•Feb 5, 2026
The US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires Today. Should the World Be Worried?
The United States and Russia saw the New START nuclear arms‑control treaty lapse on February 5, 2026, ending the last major bilateral framework limiting deployed strategic warheads and delivery systems. The agreement, which capped 1,550 warheads and 700 delivery vehicles, included a...
By Arms Control Association