How Does Trump Solve Key 'Nuclear Dust' Hang-Up in Negotiations to End Iran War?
U.S. and Iranian negotiators are edging toward a temporary framework, but the fate of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains the pivotal issue. President Trump has warned that the United States could seize or destroy the material, especially the 60%‑enriched “nuclear dust.” Experts say any credible deal must either demolish the stockpile in Iran or place it under international supervision, a task complicated by damaged underground facilities. The outcome will determine whether Tehran retains a rapid breakout capability or is locked into strict non‑proliferation controls.
June 2026 China News
In June 2026 former President Donald Trump asserted that a recent trip to Beijing included a discussion with President Xi Jinping on arms‑control topics such as nuclear non‑proliferation and strategic stability. The claim, published by Arms Control Today, lacks corroboration...
Saudi Arabia’s Gilded Nuclear Sweetheart Deal
The United States has signaled willingness to permit Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment and spent‑fuel reprocessing capabilities, a stark reversal of decades‑long non‑proliferation policy. The shift follows high‑level diplomatic engagement and a proposed bilateral nuclear cooperation agreement, reportedly backed...
June 2026 Focus
The latest analysis in Arms Control Today warns that the Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT) is showing serious structural weaknesses. Core parties such as the United States, Russia and China have postponed the scheduled 2028 review conference, while Iran’s accelerating nuclear...
ACA Calls on Congress to Slash Trump's Bloated $1.5 Trillion Military Budget
The Arms Control Association (ACA) is urging Congress to reject President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request, citing unprecedented spending on nuclear modernization, missile defense, and the so‑called Golden Dome project. ACA highlights $71.4 billion for nuclear weapons, $85.8 billion for missile‑defense, and...
Into the Final Week: Can the NPT States Come Together on a Final Document?
Ambassador Do Hung Viet, president of the 11th NPT Review Conference, circulated a revised Draft Outcome Document (Rev. 1) to all states parties on May 13, 2026. The updated text runs 14 pages, incorporating additional language while retaining the zero‑draft’s core...
The U.S. Hypersonic Nuclear Weapon Is Already On Its Way
The United States is accelerating a program to deploy a hypersonic nuclear weapon, with a prototype expected to enter testing within the next two years. The effort, funded at roughly $2 billion, integrates a maneuverable glide vehicle capable of speeds exceeding...
It’s Time to Officially Acknowledge Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal
A coalition of 30 progressive House Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. government to officially acknowledge Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal. The lawmakers argue that transparency would improve strategic decision‑making, bolster U.S. credibility on...
Crosswinds Swirl Around 11th NPT RevCon in Week Two
On May 6, the president of the 11th NPT Review Conference circulated a concise 13‑page zero draft, inviting feedback early in the month‑long meeting. The draft reaffirms past NPT commitments, stresses IAEA safeguards, and calls for expanded peaceful nuclear cooperation, while...
Syria-Chemweapon
In a recent Arms Control Today interview, Syrian Ambassador Mohamad Katoub discussed Syria’s ongoing efforts to address its chemical‑weapons legacy under the oversight of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). He highlighted that more than 95% of...
The High Stakes of a Major UN Meeting on Nuclear Weapons
The Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference convenes at the UN from April 27 to May 22, aiming for a consensus final document after two previous meetings failed to achieve one. Delegates will grapple with widening gaps between nuclear‑weapon states’ modernization programs...
RevCon 2026: Expert Warns Nuclear Treaty Under Strain Amid Nuclear Threats, Global Conflicts
The Nuclear Non‑proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference opened amid growing doubts about the treaty’s relevance. Non‑proliferation expert Kelsey Davenport warned that the conference faces a tough road to a consensus final document, especially after the New START treaty lapsed, leaving...
Where Things Stand on Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program remain deadlocked, with the Trump administration facing the same core disputes that stalled the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The primary sticking points include limits on uranium enrichment, the scope of sanctions relief, and the robustness...
The 11th NPT RevCon: Choppy Waters Through Week 1; Rough Seas Ahead
The 11th Nuclear Non‑Proliferation Treaty Review Conference wrapped its first week amid procedural wrangling and sharp diplomatic exchanges. The United States lodged a formal objection to Iran’s vice‑president nomination and complained about shouldering roughly $3 million of the conference budget while...
May 2026 - AI News
Artificial intelligence is now a core component of the emerging conflict with Iran, with U.S. and allied forces deploying AI‑enhanced drones and autonomous weapons for rapid target identification. AI‑driven cyber tools are intercepting Iranian communications, disrupting command networks in real...