Nuclear Weapons, Proliferation and Policy Doctrine
April 23, 2025
Iran slams US sanctions as 'hostile' ahead of new round of talks

Tehran (AFP) April 23, 2025
Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network, calling the move a sign of Washington's "hostile approach" ahead of a third round of nuclear talks. In a statement, foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the US policy of imposing sanctions on the Iranian people was a "clear contradiction with the United States' demand for dialogue and negotiation and indicates America's lack of goodwill and seriousness in this regard." On Tuesday, the US Treasury ... read more
Iran top diplomat in China to discuss nuclear talks
Beijing (AFP) April 23, 2025
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was visiting China on Wednesday for consultations ahead of a new round of nuclear talks with the United States. ... more
Iran says Israel wants to 'undermine' nuclear talks with US: FM spokesman
Tehran (AFP) April 21, 2025
Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to "undermine" ongoing talks with the United States on its nuclear programme, a key point of tension with the West. ... more
China says expects 'in-depth' talks during Iran FM visit
Beijing (AFP) April 22, 2025
Beijing on Tuesday said it expected "in-depth" talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during his visit to China this week, adding the two countries would work on "deepening political mutual trust". ... more
North Korea warns of 'overwhelming deterrence' after U.S.-South Korea air drills
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 17, 2025
North Korea warned Thursday it would respond with "overwhelming deterrence" against the United States following Washington's deployment of B-1B strategic bombers to the Korean Peninsula for a joint air exercise with South Korea this week. ... more
ADVERTISEMENT



ADVERTISEMENT

Commercial UAV Expo | Sept 2-4, 2025 | Las Vegas


ADVERTISEMENT



US, Iran report progress in nuclear talks, will meet again
Rome (AFP) April 19, 2025
The United States and Iran made progress in a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme on Saturday and agreed to meet again next week, both sides said. ... more
Iranian press trumpet strength in ongoing US talks
Tehran (AFP) April 20, 2025
Iranian media portray Tehran as holding a strong position after Saturday's nuclear talks with the United States, ahead of further discussions in Oman in the coming days. ... more
Iran FM says has 'serious doubts' over US intentions ahead of talks
Moscow (AFP) April 18, 2025
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday cast doubt over the intentions of the United States a day before a second round of nuclear talks with Washington. ... more
Rubio: Europe needs to decide on Iran sanctions; Tehran stages nationwide Army Day parades
Paris (AFP) April 18, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that European countries needed to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran as Tehran was not complying with a nuclear deal. ... more
UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks
Tehran (AFP) April 17, 2025
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington. ... more
24/7 Space News Coverage
24/7 Technology News Coverage
24/7 China News Coverage

ADVERTISEMENT


ADVERTISEMENT

Trump blocked Israeli plan to strike Iran nuclear sites: report
Washington (AFP) April 17, 2025
US President Donald Trump scuppered an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, as Washington attempts to reach a deal to curb Tehran's weapons program. ... more
Netanyahu insists will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons: office
Jerusalem (AFP) April 17, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Thursday that Israel would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, even as US President Donald Trump attempts to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Tehran. ... more
Trump envoy says Iran must 'eliminate' enrichment program
Washington (AFP) April 15, 2025
Iran must completely halt its uranium enrichment as part of any nuclear deal, US envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday, after suggesting it could continue doing so at a low level. ... more
Khamenei says Iran-US talks going well but may lead nowhere
Tehran (AFP) April 15, 2025
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday he was satisfied with talks with arch-foe the United States but warned they could ultimately prove fruitless. ... more
U.S. deploys B-1B strategic bombers for joint drill with South Korea
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 15, 2025
The United States deployed B-1B strategic bombers over the Korean Peninsula in joint air drills with South Korea, Seoul's military said Tuesday, the latest show of force by the allies against growing North Korean threats. ... more
Iran Guards say military capabilities 'red lines' in US talks; US demands verification

Tehran (AFP) April 15, 2025
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday the country's military capabilities were off limits, ahead of a second round of talks with the United States on its nuclear programme. "National security and defence and military power are among the red lines of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which cannot be discussed or negotiated under any circumstances," Guards spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini said, quoted by state broadcaster IRIB. Iran and the United States will hold another round of talks in ... read more
Iran's top diplomat to visit Russia after US nuclear talks
Tehran (AFP) April 15, 2025
Iran's foreign minister is to visit ally Russia this week to discuss nuclear negotiations with the United States, ahead of a new round of talks planned between the foes. ... more

ADVERTISEMENT



US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb
Washington (AFP) April 13, 2025
The US defense secretary reiterated Sunday that the United States hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but if that failed the military was ready "to go deep and to go big." ... more
Iran says seeks 'real and fair' deal in nuclear talks with US
Tehran (AFP) April 12, 2025
Iran said Friday it seeks a "real and fair" agreement on its nuclear programme, as the United States signalled a willingness to compromise ahead of high-stakes weekend talks - while insisting that Tehran cannot have a nuclear weapon. ... more
Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions
Tehran (AFP) April 13, 2025
Iran's foreign ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend would remain "indirect" with Omani mediation, and be focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions. ... more
Reducing U.S. troops in South Korea would be 'problematic,' top commander warns
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2025
As North Korea continues to develop its weapons programs and strengthens military ties with Russia, a reduction of U.S. troops based in South Korea would be "problematic," the commander of U.S. Forces Korea said. ... more
US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks
Muscat, Oman (AFP) April 13, 2025
The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal. ... more
24/7 Nuclear News Coverage
24/7 War News Coverage
24/7 War News Coverage

Buy Advertising Media Advertising Kit Editorial & Other Enquiries Privacy statement
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2020 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement