Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified following remarks by President Donald Trump. Iran’s IRGC chief declared that the country will not back down from war, while the US deployed a second THAAD battery in Israel to counter regional threats. Iran’s foreign minister also dismissed the possibility of direct talks with Washington, calling them "meaningless."

Iran-US tensions escalate after Trump’s remarks as Iran warns of war

Amid rising tensions with the US and Israel, Iran has deployed two advanced ‘Ghadir’ radar systems in its southern region. These long-range radars, capable of detecting threats over 1,100 km, are designed to bolster Tehran's air defences. While Iran prepares militarily, it also signals willingness for equal-footing dialogue with Washington.

Iran bolsters air defences for possible US, Israel attack

Tehran constructs two 'Ghadir' radars in Southern Iran: Reports

There is a storm in the making in West Asia. The US is locked in a fierce battle with Yemen's Houthis. West is worried about Iran's growing nuclear capabilities. Experts have warned that a direct confrontation between the two enemies might be inevitable.

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The United States has deployed a third of its B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia, escalating its military presence after President Trump’s warning to Iran. With tensions high in the Middle East, experts see this as a strategic move to counter Iran and the Houthis.

6 nuclear-capable bombers at us base Diego Garcia in striking distance of Iran

The U.S. is increasing its military presence in West Asia amid rising tensions with Iran. The Pentagon has deployed the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group to the region, joining the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group. Meanwhile, U.S. forces have conducted strikes in Yemen, and the Houthis have released footage of a downed American MQ-9 drone in Marib.

US sends warships, jets to West Asia amid Iran tensions

Amidst the rising tensions with Iran and also its proxies, the Pentagon has said that the United States is increasing the number of aircraft carriers that it deploys in West Asia from one to two. Keeping the one that is already there and sending another one from the Indo-Pacific. The Pentagon spokesperson Shan Parnell said the Carl Vinson will now join Harry S. Truman to continue what the Americans claim is promoting regional stability, deterring aggression, and also protecting the free flow of commerce in the region.

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon announces deployment of second US aircraft carrier to Middle East

US-Iran tensions: US deploys warplanes, ships to West Asia in warning to Iran

US-Iran tensions: Pentagon says US adding second aircraft carrier in West Asia

#Gravitas A day after US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, to agree on the nuclear deal or be bombed, Tehran has readied its missiles to strike US-linked sites.

Trump's 'bomb' threat: Iran readies missiles

Tensions between the US and Iran reach a boiling point as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows retaliation against any strike. President Trump warns of military action if Iran advances its nuclear program. Meanwhile, reports suggest Iran has deployed missiles in underground facilities, raising concerns of a potential conflict.

US-Iran tensions: Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei warns strong reply to US

The US has urged Iran to dismantle its nuclear program, warning of serious consequences if it refuses. While Trump has signaled a preference for diplomacy, he has also warned of potential military action. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has vowed resistance, escalating tensions further.

US warns Iran: Dismantle nuclear program or face consequences

Germany has reignited the nuclear sharing debate as Europe grapples with defense independence. While Friedrich Merz calls for greater European nuclear cooperation, France firmly rejects the idea, reaffirming full control over its nuclear deterrence. Meanwhile, Britain’s reliance on US warheads and missiles has drawn scrutiny, raising concerns over Europe’s smaller nuclear arsenal compared to global superpowers.

Germany revives nuclear sharing debate as Europe rethinks security

The IAEA has raised serious concerns about Iran’s uranium stockpile, which has sharply increased, with near-bomb-grade levels reported. According to the UN nuclear watchdog, Iran now possesses enough highly enriched uranium for multiple nuclear weapons.

Iran's uranium stockpile surges, IAEA warns of nuclear risk

In Iran, military leaders are urging their Supreme Leader to revoke the nuclear fatwa. Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have called on Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lift his longstanding fatwa that bans the creation and use of nuclear weapons. According to The Telegraph, the Iranian commanders argue that nuclear weapons are essential for the country’s survival amid mounting pressures from Western adversaries.

Revoke Nuclear Fatwa: Iranian Military leaders press Khamenei

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) said that he would not like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/iran-nuclear-weapon" rel="dofollow">Iran</a> to have nuclear weapons, but would prefer a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" on which the US should begin working on it "immediately".&nbsp;
Trump shared a post on Truth Social, saying that he wants Iran to be a "great and successful country".&nbsp;
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He further rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated".&nbsp;
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"Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED. I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper," Trump posted on Truth Social.&nbsp;
"We should start working on it immediately, and have a big Middle East Celebration when it is signed and completed," he added in the post.&nbsp;
Netanyahu visited the White House on Tuesday to meet US President Donald Trump and hold a meeting with him.&nbsp;
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Netanyahu suggested that Trump's "willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas" will help the Jewish nation achieve its goals of eliminating Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
<h2>'Iran would be obliterated'</h2>
Trump on Tuesday said that he has given his advisers instructions to obliterate Iran if it assassinates him.&nbsp;
"If they did that, they would be obliterated. I've left instructions. If they do it, they get obliterated, there won&rsquo;t be anything left," he said.
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The US officials said that a threat from Iran against the US president led to intensified security measures in the days leading up to his July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when he was shot in the ear.&nbsp;
Moreover, on Tuesday, Trump announced the reinstatement of his administration's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, what he called a strategy aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions by targeting its vital oil exports.&nbsp;
This just comes after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated". 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Feb 5) said that he would not like Iran to have nuclear weapons, but would prefer a "Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement" on which the US should begin working on it "immediately". Trump shared a post on Truth Social, saying that he wants Iran to be a "great and successful country". He further rejected the reports saying the US, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, and called it "greatly exaggerated". Also read: Iran looking for quick ways to build nuclear weapon, says US: Report "Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens, ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED. I would much prefer a Verified Nuclear Peace Agreement, which will let Iran peacefully grow and prosper," Trump posted on Truth Social. "We should start working on it immediately, and have a big Middle East Celebration when it is signed and completed," he added in the post. Netanyahu visited the White House on Tuesday to meet US President Donald Trump and hold a meeting with him. Also read: Trump re-designates Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’ Netanyahu suggested that Trump's "willingness to think outside the box with fresh ideas" will help the Jewish nation achieve its goals of eliminating Hamas amid the ongoing war in Gaza. 'Iran would be obliterated' Trump on Tuesday said that he has given his advisers instructions to obliterate Iran if it assassinates him. "If they did that, they would be obliterated. I've left instructions. If they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left," he said. Also read: Yemen's Houthi rebels call US 'terrorist organisation' label 'bias for Israel', Iran condemns move The US officials said that a threat from Iran against the US president led to intensified security measures in the days leading up to his July campaign rally in Pennsylvania, when he was shot in the ear. Moreover, on Tuesday, Trump announced the reinstatement of his administration's "maximum pressure" campaign on Iran, what he called a strategy aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear ambitions by targeting its vital oil exports. This just comes after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (With inputs from agencies)

'Exaggerated': Trump on reports of US blowing Iran into smithereens, calls for 'nuclear peace agreement'

H.R. McMaster, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, revealed at a Council on Foreign Relations event that China had allegedly tapped the phone of the president-elect, stolen significant amounts of data, and was preparing for a first-strike nuclear capability against the United States.

'China wants nuclear first-strike ability against US', says Ex-Trump aide

US says that China’s military power is growing at an unprecedented rate. The Pentagon's annual report says that Beijing is making its most ambitious move yet. A massive expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Our story details how the American assessment says that China is rapidly working on its goal to expanding its long-range missiles which can hit deep within the US.

US: China Has Sharply Expanded Its Nuclear Arsenal

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

“By and large, we now need to develop Oreshnik rather than the nuclear doctrine, because a sufficient number of these sophisticated systems... put us on the verge of virtually eliminating the necessity to employ nuclear weapons,” the Russian president described.

The head of the Kremlin also added that Russia “does not strengthen the nuclear doctrine, but improves it.”

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On November 21, Russia, with its medium-range missile&nbsp;Oreshnik launched an attack on a major industrial complex in Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk, that manufactures missile technology, according to reports.

Putin has said that the military tested one of its newest medium-range systems with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead in combat conditions, according to RIA Novosti.

Ukraine’s Air Force said that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile during the attack. The United States confirmed officially that Russia struck the region with a missile based on the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile.

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This attack was a response to the strikes carried out in the Kursk and Bryansk regions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who used American and British ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles.

Putin also stated that several other weapons systems like Oreshnik, which have no other comparison in the world, are being tested by Russia.

Although Oreshnik is not a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), it can be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons in the case of group use.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the appearance of the Oreshnik missile system in Russian arms minimises the need to use nuclear weapons. Putin said this at a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights in the country, according to Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti. “By and large, we now need to develop Oreshnik rather than the nuclear doctrine, because a sufficient number of these sophisticated systems... put us on the verge of virtually eliminating the necessity to employ nuclear weapons,” the Russian president described. The head of the Kremlin also added that Russia “does not strengthen the nuclear doctrine, but improves it.” Also read | US Weighing new sanctions on Russia's lucrative oil trade On November 21, Russia, with its medium-range missile Oreshnik launched an attack on a major industrial complex in Ukraine's Dnepropetrovsk, that manufactures missile technology, according to reports. Putin has said that the military tested one of its newest medium-range systems with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead in combat conditions, according to RIA Novosti. Ukraine’s Air Force said that Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile during the attack. The United States confirmed officially that Russia struck the region with a missile based on the RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. Also read | Delhi, Moscow to ink $4bn deal to boost India’s air defence against China: Report This attack was a response to the strikes carried out in the Kursk and Bryansk regions by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who used American and British ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles. Putin also stated that several other weapons systems like Oreshnik, which have no other comparison in the world, are being tested by Russia. Although Oreshnik is not a weapon of mass destruction (WMD), it can be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons in the case of group use. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin says Oreshnik missile system minimises the need for nuclear weapons

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has said&nbsp;&nbsp;that the rate at which Iran can enrich uranium&nbsp;is "increasingly dramatic."

“Today (Dec 6), the agency is announcing that the production capacity is increasing dramatically of the 60 per cent inventory,” Rafael Grossi, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA said in an interview with the news agency Reuters.

He added that the quantity is set to rise "seven times more" and even more. Previously, the rate was five to seven kg a month.&nbsp;

Grossi's remarks came after the IAEA confirmed on November 29 that Iran plans to install approximately 6,000 additional centrifuges to enhance uranium enrichment.

According to a report by AFP, these centrifuges at the Fordo and Natanz facilities would enable Iran to enrich uranium to levels of up to five per cent, exceeding the 3.67 per cent cap set under the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran maintains that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes. However, the IAEA has pointed out that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching uranium to a level as high as 60 per cent.

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<h2>Israel&nbsp;'will do everything' to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon</h2>

The IAEA chief's remarks came weeks after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to do 'everything' to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

"I will do everything to prevent it from becoming a nuclear (power), I will use all the resources that can be used,"&nbsp;Netanyahu&nbsp;told Israeli broadcaster Channel 14 in an interview on November 28.

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The renewed war of words between the West Asian rivals came as the Islamic nation held key nuclear talks with European governments on November 29.&nbsp;

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Israel is the region's sole, though undeclared, nuclear-armed state.

It has long made preventing any rival from matching it its top defence priority.

(With inputs from agencies)

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The United Nations nuclear watchdog has said that the rate at which Iran can enrich uranium is "increasingly dramatic." “Today (Dec 6), the agency is announcing that the production capacity is increasing dramatically of the 60 per cent inventory,” Rafael Grossi, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA said in an interview with the news agency Reuters.

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has said that the rate at which Iran can enrich uranium is "increasingly dramatic." “Today (Dec 6), the agency is announcing that the production capacity is increasing dramatically of the 60 per cent inventory,” Rafael Grossi, chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA said in an interview with the news agency Reuters. He added that the quantity is set to rise "seven times more" and even more. Previously, the rate was five to seven kg a month. Grossi's remarks came after the IAEA confirmed on November 29 that Iran plans to install approximately 6,000 additional centrifuges to enhance uranium enrichment. According to a report by AFP, these centrifuges at the Fordo and Natanz facilities would enable Iran to enrich uranium to levels of up to five per cent, exceeding the 3.67 per cent cap set under the 2015 nuclear agreement. Iran maintains that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes. However, the IAEA has pointed out that Iran is the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching uranium to a level as high as 60 per cent. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russian Attack Kills 11 In Zaporizhzhia × Israel 'will do everything' to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon The IAEA chief's remarks came weeks after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to do 'everything' to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. "I will do everything to prevent it from becoming a nuclear (power), I will use all the resources that can be used," Netanyahu told Israeli broadcaster Channel 14 in an interview on November 28. The renewed war of words between the West Asian rivals came as the Islamic nation held key nuclear talks with European governments on November 29. Israel is the region's sole, though undeclared, nuclear-armed state. It has long made preventing any rival from matching it its top defence priority. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran plans to 'significantly increase' enriched uranium production: IAEA

Iran has said it will activate “new and advanced” centrifuges in response to a resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board censuring it for lack of cooperation. Watch this report for more details!

After IAEA Censure, Iran to Launch Advanced Centrifuges

On October 6th, Iran suddenly shut down its airspace. Less than two hours later, Iran reported a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, in a province located around 130 kilometers from the capital Tehran. Seismic activity and military airspace closures, at the same time? Is this a coincidence, or did Iran conduct an underground nuclear test?

Has Iran become a nuclear weapons power in secret?

North Korea's Kim Jong Un reiterated threats to use nuclear weapons against South Korea and the US, blaming them for escalating tensions. Watch for more details!

North Korea Eyes Nuclear Superpower Status

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep developing its arsenal of nuclear weapons, the world's largest, as a deterrent and would supply the army fighting in Ukraine with the latest weaponry and drones. Watch in for more details!

Putin says Russia to develop its nuclear arsenal to preserve global balance of power

Israel is widely regarded as an undeclared nuclear power over five decades. Israel has been known to possess nuclear weapons but the Israeli government steadfastly neither confirms nor denies its possession of nukes. Watch in for more details!

Israel maintains a policy of nuclear ambiguity

China is expanding its nuclear forces “faster than any other country” and may end up with more intercontinental ballistic missiles than Russia or the United States within a decade, according to a new report. Watch in for more details!

China's nuclear arsenal growing faster than any other country

China expanding nuclear arsenal faster than any other country

Geopolitical turmoil &amp; wars can fuel economic growth. This sentence might be diabolical, but not if you are in the defence or nuclear weapons industry.&nbsp;

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reported a $10.7 billion increase in global spending on nuclear weapons in 2023 compared to 2022.

The world's nine-nuclear powered states, including the US, the UK, China, Russia, India, France, Israel, North Korea, &amp; Pakistan, spent a total of $91.4 billion on their nuclear arms. This breaks down to $173.8 per minute, or $2,898 per second.&nbsp;

The United States continues to dominate this segment, with a total spending of $52.5 billion, accounting for 80 per cent&nbsp;of the total increase in spending. China is the second-biggest spender with $11.8 billion, while Russia came in third with $8.3 billion. The United Kingdom has witnessed a recent upswing, with spending increasing by 17 per cent&nbsp;to $8.1 billion. France &amp; India are 5th and 6th on this list respectively.

The report highlights that $387 billion has been spent on nuclear weapons in the last 5 years, with the yearly spending increase&nbsp;of&nbsp;34 per cent. The authors note a concerning trend - 'Correlation between spending surge on military weapons &amp; the growing global threat.'

The report highlights that most of these nuclear-armed countries have ongoing contracts, with some slated to continue till 2040. These countries also spend money on lobbying - which is providing financing for major think tanks that influence the nuclear debate. The idea is to keep 'threats' dynamic &amp; alive so as to continue boosting military budgets.

The report ends with a caution, suggesting that surging nuclear spending will harm the economy in the long run. The report advocates for using the money for their citizen's well-being and solving global crises. The money spent on building nuclear arsenal can be diverted to address funding gaps in climate change &amp; hunger. For example, five years of nuclear weapons spending can feed up to 45 million people currently&nbsp;facing hardships.

Geopolitical turmoil & wars can fuel economic growth. This sentence might be diabolical, but not if you are in the defence or nuclear weapons industry. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reported a $10.

Geopolitical turmoil & wars can fuel economic growth. This sentence might be diabolical, but not if you are in the defence or nuclear weapons industry. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) reported a $10.7 billion increase in global spending on nuclear weapons in 2023 compared to 2022. The world's nine-nuclear powered states, including the US, the UK, China, Russia, India, France, Israel, North Korea, & Pakistan, spent a total of $91.4 billion on their nuclear arms. This breaks down to $173.8 per minute, or $2,898 per second. The United States continues to dominate this segment, with a total spending of $52.5 billion, accounting for 80 per cent of the total increase in spending. China is the second-biggest spender with $11.8 billion, while Russia came in third with $8.3 billion. The United Kingdom has witnessed a recent upswing, with spending increasing by 17 per cent to $8.1 billion. France & India are 5th and 6th on this list respectively. The report highlights that $387 billion has been spent on nuclear weapons in the last 5 years, with the yearly spending increase of 34 per cent. The authors note a concerning trend - 'Correlation between spending surge on military weapons & the growing global threat.' The report highlights that most of these nuclear-armed countries have ongoing contracts, with some slated to continue till 2040. These countries also spend money on lobbying - which is providing financing for major think tanks that influence the nuclear debate. The idea is to keep 'threats' dynamic & alive so as to continue boosting military budgets. The report ends with a caution, suggesting that surging nuclear spending will harm the economy in the long run. The report advocates for using the money for their citizen's well-being and solving global crises. The money spent on building nuclear arsenal can be diverted to address funding gaps in climate change & hunger. For example, five years of nuclear weapons spending can feed up to 45 million people currently facing hardships.

War profits: Global nuclear weapon spending surges to $91.4 billion

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against allowing any role for artificial intelligence in the decision to launch nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

He told a session of the Arms Control Association (ACA) that "humanity is on a knife's edge", with the risk of nuclear conflict at "heights not seen since the Cold War".&nbsp;

<h2>UN chief's warning</h2>

"States are engaged in a qualitative arms race," Guterres said.&nbsp;

"Technologies like artificial intelligence are multiplying the danger. Nuclear blackmail has re-emerged with some recklessly threatening nuclear catastrophe. Meanwhile, the regime designed to prevent the use, testing, and proliferation of nuclear weapons is weakening. Dear friends, we need disarmament now."

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He said countries should be disarmed, and nuclear-armed states need to give an example to the world. You can watch what he said here:

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In a statement, he urged the "United States and the Russian Federation to get back to the negotiating table, fully implement the new START treaty, and agree on its successor".

"Until these weapons are eliminated, all countries must agree that any decision on nuclear use is made by humans; not machines or algorithms."

Guterres' warning comes against the backdrop of recent concerns around the role of AI in the Gaza and the Ukraine wars.

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<h2>Automated nuclear weapons: A new thing?</h2>

As per IFL Science, while the idea of nuclear-armed AI may appear far off, historical precedent suggests these kinds of dangers are possible with any automated system.&nbsp;

The Soviet Union, during the Cold War, designed something they nicknamed "dead hand" as a way to ensure that nuclear retaliation would happen in the event a nuclear attack had destroyed the rest of their command structure.&nbsp;To do this, the system monitors various signs of a nuclear attack. If confirmed, the system would check communication lines between top Soviet officials and, in the absence of that, transfer launch authority to lower-level operators in a bunker.&nbsp;

Though it was never used, its risks were highlighted by a near miss on September 26, 1983: on that day, a Soviet missile detection system falsely reported an incoming nuclear strike from the United States. Fortunately, a Soviet military officer, Stanislav Petrov, averted a response at that time. Further analysis showed that sunlight glinted from high-altitude clouds and was misinterpreted by the satellite data.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against allowing any role for artificial intelligence in the decision to launch nuclear weapons. He told a session of the Arms Control Association (ACA) that "humanity is on a knife's edge", with the risk of nuclear conflict at "heights not seen since the Cold War".

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against allowing any role for artificial intelligence in the decision to launch nuclear weapons. He told a session of the Arms Control Association (ACA) that "humanity is on a knife's edge", with the risk of nuclear conflict at "heights not seen since the Cold War". UN chief's warning "States are engaged in a qualitative arms race," Guterres said. "Technologies like artificial intelligence are multiplying the danger. Nuclear blackmail has re-emerged with some recklessly threatening nuclear catastrophe. Meanwhile, the regime designed to prevent the use, testing, and proliferation of nuclear weapons is weakening. Dear friends, we need disarmament now." Also read | 'Convicted felon' Trump seeks freedom to speak, urges judge to lift gag order amid Biden attacks He said countries should be disarmed, and nuclear-armed states need to give an example to the world. You can watch what he said here: × In a statement, he urged the "United States and the Russian Federation to get back to the negotiating table, fully implement the new START treaty, and agree on its successor". "Until these weapons are eliminated, all countries must agree that any decision on nuclear use is made by humans; not machines or algorithms." Guterres' warning comes against the backdrop of recent concerns around the role of AI in the Gaza and the Ukraine wars. Also read | US says some changes proposed by Hamas in ceasefire deal 'unworkable', will try to 'close the deal' Automated nuclear weapons: A new thing? As per IFL Science, while the idea of nuclear-armed AI may appear far off, historical precedent suggests these kinds of dangers are possible with any automated system. The Soviet Union, during the Cold War, designed something they nicknamed "dead hand" as a way to ensure that nuclear retaliation would happen in the event a nuclear attack had destroyed the rest of their command structure. To do this, the system monitors various signs of a nuclear attack. If confirmed, the system would check communication lines between top Soviet officials and, in the absence of that, transfer launch authority to lower-level operators in a bunker. Though it was never used, its risks were highlighted by a near miss on September 26, 1983: on that day, a Soviet missile detection system falsely reported an incoming nuclear strike from the United States. Fortunately, a Soviet military officer, Stanislav Petrov, averted a response at that time. Further analysis showed that sunlight glinted from high-altitude clouds and was misinterpreted by the satellite data. (With inputs from agencies)

'Knife's edge': UN chief Guterres warns world leaders to keep AI out of nuclear decisions

Russia forces have begun military drills near Ukraine - a simulation of tactical nuclear weapons. This comes two weeks after Russia's President Vladimir Putin announced that the country will carry out drills to test the readiness of personnel and equipment of non-strategic nuclear weapons.

Russia begins nuclear weapon drills

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