AM Nukes Roundup – May 22 – Iran insists it won’t stop enriching uranium and agrees to new round of US talks

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May 22, 2025

  Top Six


Iran insists it won’t stop enriching uranium and agrees to new round of US talks
Amir Vahdat, AP - May 21
Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts
Dmitry Antonov, Reuters - May 21
China 'seriously concerned' over US Golden Dome defence system
Ethan Wang, Shi Bu, Liz Lee, Reuters - May 21
Editorial Board: Iran Holds Out for Nuclear Enrichment
EDITORIAL: Wall Street Journal - May 21
William Hartung: Golden Dome and the Perils of Techno-Optimism
OPINION: Forbes - May 21
Daniel DePetris: Are US-Iran Nuclear Talks at a Dead-End?
OPINION: Newsweek - May 21
Peace and Security Editorial Calendar (click here for more):
May 26: Anniversary of ABM Treaty (1972)
May 27: Anniversary of Pres. Obama's visit to Hiroshima (2016)
June 2: Anniversary of he Moscow Treaty (2002)
June 11: Anniversary of JFK's "A Strategy of Peace" Speech (1962)
June 12: Anniversary of Nuclear Freeze Rally/Rally for Disarmament in NYC (1982)
                Anniversary of Singapore Summit (2018)
June 13: Anniversary of withdrawal from ABM Treaty (2002)

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  News Clips

 

US NUCLEAR


Top nuke officials admit staffing challenges after DOGE layoffs, hiring freeze
Davis Winkie, USA Today - May 21

US Launches Nuclear-Capable Missile in Arms Race With Russia and China
Ryan Chan, Newsweek - May 21

US launches doomsday Minuteman III nuclear-capable missile in dramatic show of force
Jared Downing, New York Post - May 21

Integration on Virginia-class subs the ‘greatest risk’ for nuclear sea-launched cruise missile: Navy official
Valerie Insinna, Breaking Defense - May 21

More B-21s May Be Necessary If B-52J Upgrade Goes Awry, Allvin Says
John Tirpak, Air & Space Forces Magazine - May 21


US MISSILE DEFENSE


Trump details plan to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield by end of term
Jessie Yeung, Maureen Chowdhury, CNN - May 21

What is the "Golden Dome for America"? Here's what to know about Trump's missile defense plan.
Sarah Lynch Baldwin, Eleanor Watson, Kathryn Watson, Tucker Reals, CBS News - May 21

What to Know About Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ and Concerns About It
Chad de Guzman, TIME - May 21

Carney says Canada in talks to join Trump's Golden Dome defence system
Nadine Yousif, BBC - May 21

Canada in ‘Golden Dome’ talks with US
Ellen Mitchell, The Hill - May 21

Trump says the Golden Dome, meant to put US weapons in space, will be ready in 3 years and cost $175 billion
Matthew Loh, Business Insider - May 21

Trump Golden Dome Announcement Has This Stock Jumping
Al Root, Barron's - May 21

How much will Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defense system cost?
Eric Revell, FOX Business - May 21

A Former ‘Star Wars’ Engineer Weighs In on the ‘Golden Dome’
Taylor Barnes, Inkstick - May 21

Carney Says Canada, US Are in ‘High Level’ Talks on Golden Dome Defense System
Brian Platt, Derek Decloet, Bloomberg - May 21

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan was inspired by Israel’s multitiered defenses
AP - May 21

Trump unveils ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, blindsides key senators
Morgan Phillips, Fox News - May 21

SpaceX Poised to Profit From Trump’s Golden Dome Fantasy
Ellyn Lapointe, Gizmodo - May 21

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system: What is it?
Sydney Jezik, Desert News - May 21


RUSSIA NUCLEAR


Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts
Dmitry Antonov, Reuters - May 21

Russia Fielding New Nuclear-Armed Air-To-Air Missiles: U.S. Intel
Thomas Newdick, The War Zone - May 21


CHINA NUCLEAR


Trump's 'Golden Dome' risks weaponization of space, China says
David Brennan, Karson Yiu, ABC News - May 21

China says Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense plan increases risk of "space becoming a battlefield"
Tucker Reals, CBS News - May 21

China ‘gravely concerned’ by Trump Golden Dome plan
Filip Timotija, The Hill - May 21

PLA researchers rank Cold War relic B-52 a bigger nuclear threat than F-35, B-2
Stephen Chen, South China Morning Post - May 21

Trump’s Golden Dome shows US ‘obsessed with absolute security’, China says
Dewey Sim, South China Morning Post - May 21

China 'seriously concerned' over US Golden Dome defence system
Ethan Wang, Shi Bu, Liz Lee, Reuters - May 21

China Reacts to Trump's 'Golden Dome' Missile Shield
Shane Croucher, Newsweek - May 21

China accuses US of 'turning space into a warzone' with Trump's Golden Dome missile defense project
Morgan Phillips, Fox News - May 21


IRAN


Iranian officials warn nuclear talks in peril without uranium compromise
Susannah George, Washington Post - May 21

Israel ‘probably’ killed Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar, Netanyahu says, vowing all of Gaza will be under Israeli control
Oren Liebermann, Tim Lister, Lauren Izso, CNN - May 21

The Tense History and Modern Context Behind Israel’s Reported Plan to Attack Iran
Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME - May 21

Israel preparing to strike Iran fast if Trump's nuclear talks break down
Barak Ravid, Axios - May 21

Sputtering Iran-US Talks Revive Specter of Israeli Solo Strike
Dan Williams, Bloomberg - May 21

Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide
Parisa Hafezi, John Irish, Reuters - May 21

Iran insists it won’t stop enriching uranium and agrees to new round of US talks
Amir Vahdat, AP - May 21

How to Build a Nuclear Weapon - What is Uranium Enrichment For?
Amir Daftari, Newsweek - May 21

Israel Preparing Strike on Iran Amid US Tensions: Report
Amir Daftari, Newsweek - May 21

U.S. Doubles Down on Iran Nuclear Threat
Amir Daftari, Newsweek - May 21

Iran Seals Russia Defense Pact as US Nuclear Tensions Rise
Amir Daftari, Newsweek - May 21

Anthony Blair: Israel preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as Trump tries to negotiate deal: report
Anthony Blair, New York Post - May 21

Trump Urged to Oppose Israeli Prep for 'Disastrous' Strike on Iran Nuclear Facilities
Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams - May 21

  Opinion & Commentary


Editorial Board: Iran Holds Out for Nuclear Enrichment
EDITORIAL: Wall Street Journal - May 21

Robert Satloff: A potential ‘interim’ Iran nuclear deal sounds great, but it isn’t
OPINION: The Hill - May 21

William Hartung: Golden Dome and the Perils of Techno-Optimism
OPINION: Forbes - May 21

Daniel DePetris: Are US-Iran Nuclear Talks at a Dead-End?
OPINION: Newsweek - May 21

Editorial Board: Ignore Iran’s tough talk — hold the red line on no nuclear enrichment
EDITORIAL: New York Post - May 21

Andrew Latham: Golden Dome: Canada Needs to Pass on this $175,000,000,000 Boondoggle
OPINION: 1945 - May 21


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