AM Nukes Roundup – February 27 – US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

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February 27, 2026

  Top Six


US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
Fanny Brodersen, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, AP News - February 26
New nuclear control agreement should include US, Russia and China: Rubio
Xinmei Shen, South China Morning Post - February 26
An emboldened Kim flaunts nuclear ambitions while leaving room for U.S. talks
Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post - February 26
Frank von Hippel: How to resolve the Trump administration’s allegation that China is engaged in clandestine nuclear testing
OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 26
Tianran Xu: Revisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests
OPINION: 38North - February 26
David Ortman: Nuclear weapons: What about Israel?
LTE: Seattle Times - February 26
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  News Clips

 

RUSSIA NUCLEAR


New nuclear control agreement should include US, Russia and China: Rubio
Xinmei Shen, South China Morning Post - February 26

Exclusive: Ukraine images indicate Russia used missile at heart of nuclear pact collapse
Tom Balmforth, Reuters - February 26

Rubio says any future nuclear proliferation deals have ‘to involve’ China and Russia
Washington Examiner - February 26


CHINA NUCLEAR


China affirms ‘no nukes’ position amid claims of European plan to arm Ukraine
Orange Wang, South China Morning Post - February 26


KOREA


​Kim Jong-un Hints at Improving U.S. Relations — With Caveats
Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times - February 26

An emboldened Kim flaunts nuclear ambitions while leaving room for U.S. talks
Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post - February 26

Kim Jong Un vows to strengthen nuclear program, watches military parade with daughter
Will Ripley, CNN - February 26

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and daughter take centre stage at military parade
Daniel Tudor, Financial Times - February 26

North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un
Gavin Butler, Jake Kwon, BBC - February 26

Confrontation or dialogue? You choose, North Korea’s Kim tells US
Park Chan-kyong, South China Morning Post - February 26

North Korea Codifies Nuclear Statehood and Hostile ‘Two-State’ Relations at 9th Party Congress
Mitch Shin, The Diplomat - February 26

Kim Jong Un calls South Korea ‘most hostile enemy,’ says North could ‘completely destroy’ it
Michael Sinkewicz, Fox News - February 26


IRAN


For Trump, Military Strike in Iran Could Serve Symbolic Purpose
Julian Barnes, Helene Cooper, New York Times - February 26

In Trump’s Case for War, a Series of False or Unproven Claims
New York Times - February 26

Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal
Farnaz Fassihi, David Sanger, New York Times - February 26

A Deal or War? Talks Will Continue Between U.S. and Iran Next Week
Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times - February 26

U.S., Iran complete round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes
Karen DeYoung, Susannah George, Ellen Francis, Washington Post - February 26

In Iran Talks, U.S. Brings Tough Demands, Growing Military Presence
Benoit Faucon, Alexander Ward, Shelby Holliday, Wall Street Journal - February 26

Trump’s Iran options seemed vast with the US buildup but are fast narrowing
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN - February 26

U.S. and Iran hold new talks as Trump raises pressure for nuclear deal
Chantal Da Silva, Andrea Mitchell, Natasha Lebedeva, NBC News - February 26

Can the U.S. and Iran reach a nuclear deal to avert a war?
Tucker Reals, CBS News - February 26

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks were "positive," senior U.S. official says
Barak Ravid, Axios - February 26

Americans fear Iran but question Trump's judgment: poll
April Rubin, Axios - February 26

US-Iran nuclear talks end without a deal as threat of war grows
Patrick Wintour, Andrew Roth, The Guardian - February 26

Trump sends steep list of U.S. demands and preps for further strikes as Iran claims ‘significant progress’ in nuclear talks
John Bowden, The Independent - February 26

US-Iran talks end after 'significant progress', mediator says
Hugo Bachega, BBC - February 26

US and Iran hold nuclear talks after Marco Rubio’s warning
Abigail Hauslohner, Bita Ghaffari, Charles Clover, Financial Times - February 26

US warns Iran over ballistic missiles as pair meet for talks
Steff Chávez, James Politi, Charles Clover, Financial Times - February 26

U.S., Iran Make ‘Significant Progress’ in Nuclear Talks, Mediator Says
Alexandra Sharp, Foreign Policy - February 26

U.S. warns Iran’s reluctance to discuss weapons is a ‘big, big problem’ as fresh talks begin
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC - February 26

U.S. and Iran wrap up ‘most intense’ nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
Anniek Bao, CNBC - February 26

Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker
Parisa Hafezi, Laila Bassam, Reuters - February 26

What might a US-Iran nuclear deal entail?
Francois Murphy, Reuters - February 26

Gold steady as markets await US-Iran nuclear talks outcome
Anmol Choubey, Reuters - February 26

US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms
Fanny Brodersen, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, AP News - February 26

Iran would be outgunned in any war with the US but could still inflict considerable pain
Sam Metz, AP News - February 26

What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
Linley Sanders, Stephanie Liechtenstein, AP News - February 26

Satellite Images Expose Trump’s Claim of ‘Easy’ Victory in Iran
Jonathan Tirone, Raeedah Wahid, Hayley Warren, Rachel Lavin, Bloomberg - February 26

Gold Little Changed as US and Iran Agree to Extend Nuclear Talks
Yihui Xie, Bloomberg - February 26

Trump envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva for closely watched Iran negotiations
Ashley Carnahan, Fox News - February 26

Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters decisive stretch after State of the Union
Morgan Phillips, Fox News - February 26

Former Israeli prime minister argues Iran is trying to 'buy time' with Geneva talks
Levi D'Amato, Fox News - February 26

Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks
Emma Bussey, Fox News - February 26

What Is Iran’s Nuclear Program and What Could It Give Up?
Brendan Cole, Newsweek - February 26

Iran Answers Trump’s Main Demand to Avoid War Before Last Ditch Talks
Shane Croucher, John Feng, Newsweek - February 26

‘Significant progress’ cited in third round of Iran nuclear talks as U.S. forces poised to strike
Vaughn Cockayne, Washington Times - February 26

Mullin: Iran Is Rebuilding Nuke Program, Even if It Was ‘Obliterated’
Ian Hanchett, Breitbart - February 26

Grenell on Claims Iran Nuke Program Obliterated: They’ve Lied Before, ‘Are Close to the Breakout Number’
Ian Hanchett, Breitbart - February 26

Huckabee: Don’t Think You Can Separate Iran’s Nuke Program from Need for Regime to Go, Trump’s Said They Can’t Kill Civilians
Ian Hanchett, Breitbart - February 25


EUROPE


Macron’s last shot to extend France’s nuclear umbrella over Europe
Laura Kayali, Jacopo Barigazzi, Politico EU - February 26

Can French Nuclear Weapons Protect European Allies?
Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg - February 26

Russia’s air defences could shoot down Britain’s nuclear missiles
Joe Barnes, Amy Gibbons, Tom Cotterill, The Telegraph - February 26


INTERNATIONAL


AI really likes using nuclear weapons in simulated war scenarios
Herb Scribner, Axios - February 26


POP CULTURE


Perfect for an apocalypse! How the nuclear bunker became TV’s hottest property
Duncan Barrett, The Guardian - February 26

  Opinion & Commentary


Thomas Cavanna: Trump’s Golden Dome is a destabilizing pipe dream
OPINION: Asia Times - February 26

Editorial Board: Kim's dual-track strategy
EDITORIAL: Korea Times - February 26

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon: Does Putin really expect anyone to believe his ridiculous nuclear claims?
OPINION: The Telegraph - February 26

Tianran Xu: Revisiting North Korea’s Nuclear Tests
OPINION: 38North - February 26

Frank von Hippel: How to resolve the Trump administration’s allegation that China is engaged in clandestine nuclear testing
OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 26

Pavel Devyatkin: Is China really testing nuclear weapons?
OPINION: Responsible Statecraft - February 26

David Ortman: Nuclear weapons: What about Israel?
LTE: Seattle Times - February 26

Reuben Johnson: North Korea’s Demand: Kim Jong Un Wants Trump To Recognize the Hermit Kingdom as a Nuclear Weapons State
OPINION: 19FortyFive - February 26


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