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Experts: Full nuclear weapons tests would backfire on US
Experts agreed if the U.S. resumed full nuclear weapons tests, other nations would do the same — giving them a chance to catch up on nuclear knowledge.
US jets strike Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria in response to ongoing drone, rocket attacks
In response to ongoing attacks by Iran-backed militias, President Joe Biden ordered U.S. airstrikes against them in Iraq and Syria.
By Howard Altman
Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.
Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops, no one hurt
There was no significant damage, officials said.
Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
Biden-Putin meeting could set stage for new era in arms control
The fabric of arms control has been fraying, notably with the abandonment in 2019 — first by Washington, then by Moscow — of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
NATO members set to say they won’t deploy land-based nukes in Europe
NATO allies are poised to officially oppose the alliance deploying ground-based nuclear missiles in Europe, Defense News has learned.
By Joe Gould
Iran’s largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said the U.S. was aware of the loss of the Iranian ship, but declined to comment further.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Judge tosses lawsuit from Marine vet who was jailed in Iran
The Court of Federal Claims judge said that the court lacked jurisdiction to overturn decisions of the special master who oversees a special U.S. government victims' fund.
Biden nuclear nominee would continue Trump-era plutonium pit production plans
President Biden’s nominee to oversee nuclear warhead development says the U.S. should continue plans to ramp up production of plutonium cores, a key component used in nuclear weapons.
By Joe Gould