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Iran and Pakistan held nuclear call on unsecured line
Iran and Pakistan conducted a nuclear warning call on an unsecured line that U.S. intelligence reportedly intercepted. An ex-CIA analyst stated Iran likely possesses at least three warheads and may conduct an underground test.
Al-MonitorUN Security Council Condemns Attack on UAE Nuclear Plant
The United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning an attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant. The council described the incident as a violation of international law but did not assign responsibility.
Breaking DefenseSenators Discuss Nuclear Warhead Production and Airpower Legislation
Sen. Ted Budd introduced three bills to increase U.S. fighter inventory and improve pilot retention. The National Nuclear Security Administration is expanding warhead output under Trump administration guidance, including components for a sea-launched cruise missile.
israelnationalnews.comUAE Foreign Minister Tells IAEA Chief Country Has Right to Respond to Drone Strike on Nuclear Plant
The UAE foreign minister stated the country has the right to respond to a drone strike on a Gulf nuclear plant. The remarks were made during a meeting with the IAEA chief and reported by Emirati state news agency.
pbs.orgU.S. and Iran Remain Apart on Deal to End Weeks of War
The U.S. and Iran remain far apart on a deal to end weeks of war. A drone attack sparked a fire at a UAE nuclear plant, highlighting risks to a fragile ceasefire.
cnbc.comEnergy Secretary Testifies Before Senate Panel on Nuclear Security and Defense Authorization
The Energy Secretary appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 13, 2026, to discuss the U.S. atomic energy defense and nuclear security program ahead of the 2027 Defense Authorization Request. The hearing began at 9:30 a.m. as gas prices have risen amid the war w…
al-monitor.comIsraeli Official Describes Plan to Remove Iran's Enriched Uranium
An Israeli official outlined a plan to physically remove highly enriched uranium from Iran as part of any agreement. The official declined to discuss specific military means or scenarios without an agreement. The comments were made during an interview and reported on social media…
Fox NewsU.S. Removes All Enriched Uranium from Venezuelan Reactor
The National Nuclear Security Administration announced the successful removal of 13.5 kilograms of enriched uranium from Venezuela's RV-1 research reactor. The material was transported to the Savannah River Site in South Carolina for processing and reuse. The operation was comple…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFormer NNSA Official Comments on Investigation of 11 Scientists
A former deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration stated that investigators may uncover additional details in the cases of 11 missing or deceased scientists but likely no connections between them. The NNSA is reviewing reports of mysterious deaths and…