AM Nukes Roundup – February 17 – Trump told Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, sources say

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AM Nukes Roundup

February 17, 2026

  Top Six


Trump told Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, sources say
Margaret Brennan, James LaPorta, CBS News - February 15
Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check
Gerry Doyle, Andrea Palasciano, Ania Nussbaum, Sam Dodge, Bloomberg - February 13
Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape
Chris Buckley, Agnes Chang, New York Times - February 14
Editorial Board: Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire
EDITORIAL: New York Times - February 16
Emma Ashford: Arms Control Was Once Trump’s Signature Issue
OPINION: Foreign Policy - February 13
Eric Ross: After New START, the World is at Risk of a Nuclear Arms Race
OPINION: Inkstick Media - February 16
Peace and Security Editorial Calendar (click here for more):
February 17: Anniversary of the start of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (1958)
March 1: Anniversary of Castle Bravo Nuclear Test (1954)
March 5: International Day for Disarmament and Nonproliferation Awareness
March 16: Anniversary of SALT I (1972)
March 19: Anniversary of invasion of Iraq (2003)

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  News Clips

 

US NUCLEAR


What a Speech Reveals About Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Weapons
William Broad, New York Times - February 13


RUSSIA NUCLEAR


Putin ‘moving nuclear missiles’ to EU border
Rozina Sabur, The Telegraph - February 15

Strategists War-Game Preemptive Strike On Russia’s Nuclear-Armed ASAT
Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes - February 14


CHINA NUCLEAR


China’s Nuclear Acceleration Revealed in Satellite Images: Report
Ellie Cook, Newsweek - February 15

Satellite Images Show Upgrades at China's Nuclear Sites
Jim Thomas, Newsmax - February 15

Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape
Chris Buckley, Agnes Chang, New York Times - February 14

Is China Conducting Secret Nuclear Weapons Tests?
Ankit Panda, Catherine Putz, The Diplomat - February 13


KOREA


A Defector Explains the Remote-Work Scam Helping North Korea Pay for Nukes
Dasl Yoon, Wall Street Journal - February 15


IRAN


Iranian navy launches military exercises ahead of nuclear talks
Filip Timotija, The Hill - February 16

Trump: Iran doesn't want consequences of not making nuclear deal with U.S.
Barak Ravid, Axios - February 16

Iran must abandon enriched uranium and not produce more, Netanyahu says
Harry Sekulich, BBC - February 16

The patience and the poker face: Iran’s wily diplomat set to face the US in nuclear talks
Patrick Wintour, The Guardian - February 16

Iran foreign minister met IAEA chief ahead of nuclear talks
Elwely Elwelly, Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters - February 16

Iran's foreign minister says he will meet IAEA director on Monday
Reuters - February 16

Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Steve Holland, Reuters - February 16

Iran meets UN nuclear watchdog in Geneva ahead of a second round of US talks
Jamey Keaten, Stephanie Liechtenstein, AP News - February 16

Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks
Emma Bussey, Fox News - February 16

Rubio Says Iran ‘Difficult’ To Deal With Ahead of New Talks
Leonardo Feldman, Newsweek - February 16

Iran diplomat claims ‘we are ready to discuss’ nuclear program if US is prepared to ease sanctions
Ryan King, New York Post - February 16

Top Iranian diplomat: Tehran willing to discuss nuclear program if Trump lifts crippling sanctions
Mike Glenn, Washington Times - February 16

Trump told Netanyahu he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program, sources say
Margaret Brennan, James LaPorta, CBS News - February 15

Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Lyse Doucet, Jeremy Culley, BBC - February 15

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure
Steven Scheer, Reuters - February 15

Iran says US must 'prove they want to do a deal' on nuclear talks in Geneva
Emma Bussey, Fox News - February 15

Iran Shares Update on Nuclear Deal: ‘Ball is in America’s Court’
Ellie Cook, Newsweek - February 15

US, Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
AP News - February 14

As Diplomats Talk, Pentagon Prepares for Possible War With Iran
Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt, New York Times - February 13

Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East in effort to increase pressure on Iran
Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian - February 13

Trump sends second aircraft carrier to Gulf amid Iran threats
Barak Ravid, Colin Demarest, Axios - February 13

Trump tells troops 'fear' is powerful motivator in difficult Iran talks
Steve Holland, Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters - February 13


EUROPE


How Europe can create its own deterrent with small nukes
Joe Barnes, The Telegraph - February 16

Germany says talks with France on nuclear deterrence are at an early stage
Ludwig Burger, Andreas Rinke, Reuters - February 16

NATO State Floats Developing Own Nuclear Defenses
Ellie Cook, Newsweek - February 16

Polish president says Warsaw should consider having its own nuclear weapons
Mike Glenn, Washington Times - February 16

Poland should ‘begin work’ on nuclear defenses, Nawrocki says
Zia Weise, Politco EU - February 15

Poland Should Develop Its Own Nuclear Defenses, President Says
Agnieszka Barteczko, Bloomberg - February 15

Nuke-talk is heating up among Europeans in Munich
Laura Kayali, Victor Jack, Politico EU - February 14

Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic - February 13

Europe Rethinks Nuclear Weapons After US Delivers Reality Check
Gerry Doyle, Andrea Palasciano, Ania Nussbaum, Sam Dodge, Bloomberg - February 13

Germany opens talks with France over nuclear shield for Europe
James Rothwell, Joe Barnes, The Telegraph - February 13


RECA/NUCLEAR WASTE


Cancer-stricken Danes who cleaned up US nuclear bomber crash in Greenland are fighting for recognition, money
Kathianne Boniello, New York Post - February 14

  Opinion & Commentary


Editorial Board: Trump Risks Igniting a Nuclear Wildfire
EDITORIAL: New York Times - February 16

Eric Ross: After New START, the World is at Risk of a Nuclear Arms Race
OPINION: Inkstick Media - February 16

Kris Osborn: Nuclear Striker? China’s New H-20 Xi’an Strategic Stealth Bomber Could Truly Be a Threat to the U.S. Military
OPINION: 19FortyFive - February 16

Jeffrey Sachs: No US War on Iran: An Open Letter to the UN Security Council
OPINION: Common Dreams - February 16

Mark Kelly: New START wasn’t a silver bullet, but it helped keep the world safe
OPINION: Washington Post - February 15

Tom Cotton: If You Want Peace, Don’t Lose the Nuclear Arms Race
OPINION: Wall Street Journal - February 15

Harrison Kass: Which American Planes Can Carry Nuclear Weapons?
OPINION: National Interest - February 15

Robert Weisman: A new nuclear arms race is beginning. Is anyone paying attention?
OPINION: Boston Globe - February 15

Peter Huessy: Nukes by the numbers: A problem we can’t wish away
OPINION: Blaze Media - February 14

Michael Goodwin: Trump has made his plans for Iran clear — make a deal or be dealt with
OPINION: New York Post - February 14

Liselotte Odgaard: Greenland Is a Homeland Security Issue for All NATO Allies
OPINION: RealClearDefense - February 14

Maher: Strikes on Iran’s Nuke Facilities ‘Great’, But Now Our Stance Is Unclear, We Hung Protesters Out to Dry
Ian Hanchett, Breitbart - February 14

Christine Wormuth: Are we entering a new nuclear arms race?
PODCAST: NPR - February 13

Emma Ashford: Arms Control Was Once Trump’s Signature Issue
OPINION: Foreign Policy - February 13

Paul Deaton: When nuclear limits expire, silence is a choice
OPINION: The Gazette - February 13

Michael Kofman: Running to Stand Still: Russian Nuclear Modernization after New START
OPINION: War on the Rocks - February 13


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