AM Nukes Roundup – February 5 – The last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today – risking a new arms race

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February 5, 2026

  Top Six


The last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today – risking a new arms race
Maira Butt, The Independent - February 4
U.S.-Iran talks planned for Friday in Oman after U.S. shoots down Iranian drone
Margaret Brennan, Camilla Schick, Sara Cook, Sarah Lynch Baldwin, Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News - February 4
US-Russia nuclear treaty to expire as attention turns to China’s expanding arsenal
Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - February 4
Steven Pifer: With New START expiring, it’s now dialogue or arms racing
OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 4
Victoria Kelly: As a new nuclear arms race looms, our atomic veterans still demand justice
OPINION: Nevada Independent - February 4
Alex Vatanka: In the US-Iran Standoff, Oman’s Mediation Matters More Than Ever
OPINION: National Interest - February 4
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  News Clips

 

RUSSIA NUCLEAR


The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know.
Victoria Bisset, Washington Post - February 4

A key nuclear weapons treaty is ending. It’s a sign of Russia’s eroding superpower status
Matthew Chance, CNN - February 4

US-Russia nuclear treaty expires as warnings grow of new arms race
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY - February 4

Russia warns of response to any US weapons deployment in Greenland
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY - February 4

Arms control treaty limiting U.S., Russian nuclear weapons to expire, as leaders mull what's next
Eleanor Watson, CBS News - February 4

Expiration of U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty sparks concerns of new arms race
Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, PBS - February 4

World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades
Morgan Phillips, Fox News - February 4

‘Grave moment’: end of US-Russia nuclear pact comes at worst possible time, UN chief warns
The Guardian - February 4

Death of New START heralds "a world with more nuclear risk"
Colin Demarest, Axios - February 4

Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
Jonathan Beale, BBC - February 4

The last remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires today – risking a new arms race
Maira Butt, The Independent - February 4

A new nuclear age beckons as clock ticks down on last Russia-US arms deal
Guy Faulconbridge, Mark Trevelyan, Reuters - February 4

Pope Leo urges Russia and US to renew last nuclear arms treaty
Joshua McElwee, Reuters - February 4

Russia says it's open to diplomacy but will counter any new threats after expiry of nuclear treaty
Maxim Rodionov, Reuters - February 4

The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control
Vladimir Isachenkov, Harriet Morris, AP News - February 4

The experts comment: New START expires, bringing both risks and opportunities
François Diaz-Maurin, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 4

With New START Set to Expire, Experts Foresee a ‘New Era’ of Nuclear Policy
Courtney Albon, Air & Space Forces Magazine - February 4

Lapse of last US-Russia nuclear treaty ‘simply unacceptable,’ says Archbishop Coakley
Gina Christian, OSV News - February 4

As US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, experts warn of runaway arms race
Jackie DeFusco, KCRA - February 4

Russia Issues Alerts as Nuclear New START Treaty with US Ends
Dan Gooding, Newsweek - February 4

US-Russia nuclear treaty to expire as attention turns to China’s expanding arsenal
Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - February 4

Farewell to arms control: last remaining US-Russian nuclear weapons treaty expires
Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner - February 4

Pope warns against 'new arms race' as last U.S.-Russia nuclear treaty nears expiration
Justin McLellan, National Catholic Reporter - February 4

Rubio Confirms End of New START, Sparking Calls for Nuclear Talks With Russia, China
Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams - February 4


CHINA NUCLEAR


China Says ‘Not Fair’ To Demand Nuclear Weapons Reduction
Micah McCartney, Newsweek - February 4


IRAN


U.S. and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman on Friday
Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times - February 4

U.S., Iran Agree to Discuss Nuclear Issues Friday in Oman
Jared Malsin, Summer Said, Alexander Ward, Wall Street Journal - February 4

Trump threatens Iran, says supreme leader 'should be worried'
Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY - February 4

U.S.-Iran talks planned for Friday in Oman after U.S. shoots down Iranian drone
Margaret Brennan, Camilla Schick, Sara Cook, Sarah Lynch Baldwin, Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News - February 4

US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman
Emma Bussey, Fox News - February 4

Rubio confirms Iran demanded venue change for nuclear talks
Rachel Wolf, Fox News - February 4

U.S.-Iran nuclear talks back on after Arab leaders lobby White House
Barak Ravid, Axios - February 4

Iran should prepare for ‘meaningful’ negotiations with US, Rubio says
Abigail Hauslohner, Andrew England, John Paul Rathbone, Financial Times - February 4

US and Iran talks brought back from the brink after White House relents on move to Oman
Patrick Wintour, Andrew Roth, The Guardian - February 4

US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman, regional official says
Tuvan Gumrukcu, Reuters - February 4

US pushes to widen talks with Iran beyond nuclear issue despite Tehran's refusal
Simon Lewis, Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters - February 4

Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Jon Gambrell, AP News - February 4

Trump Says Iran Should Be ‘Very Worried’ as Talks Set for Friday
Kate Sullivan, Eric Martin, Firat Kozok, Selcan Hacaoglu, Bloomberg - February 4

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Revived After Near Collapse
Michael Katz, Newsmax - February 4


ASIA-PACIFIC


Pacifist credo at crossroads in election under Japan PM Takaichi
Mainichi - February 5

Many Japan election candidates don't support nuclear weapons: survey
Mainichi - February 5

  Opinion & Commentary


Igor Khrestin, Michael Schiffer: Ten years on, Congress must reclaim its North Korea strategy
OPINION: The Hill - February 4

Caroline Nowak: New START’s Expiration Is a Win for China
OPINION: The Diplomat - February 4

Steven Pifer: With New START expiring, it’s now dialogue or arms racing
OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 4

Greg Dwyer: New START expires. Now what?
OPINION: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - February 4

Victoria Kelly: As a new nuclear arms race looms, our atomic veterans still demand justice
OPINION: Nevada Independent - February 4

Olivia Farrar: Five Questions with Matthew Bunn
INTERVIEW: Harvard Magazine - February 4

Alex Vatanka: In the US-Iran Standoff, Oman’s Mediation Matters More Than Ever
OPINION: National Interest - February 4

Paul van Hooft: New Start’s expiration will make the world less safe – even if it doesn’t spark another nuclear arms race
OPINION: The Conversation - February 4

Andrew Reddie: What Lies Ahead for Nuclear Technology and Security in 2026
OPINION: Just Security - February 4


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