Continuing in the area, military activity between Japan and China near disputed islands increases while China launches its second aircraft carrier.  Japan continues to reassess its non-combat policy and is beginning to take a more proactive stance with regard to both North Korea and China.The United States says Iran fulfilling terms of nuclear deal, but later says that Iran is not meeting “spirit” of agreement.  Pakistan military doctrine currently includes uses of nuclear weapons if the country believes it would not result in massive retaliation from India, a significantly dangerous theory.

Russia continues to fly bombers near Alaska while NATO deploys troops to Poland and the United States calls for faster deployment of space-warfare weaponry.

Due to continuing tensions in Korea and the volatility of the situation, we are continuing to hold at Blue for the time being.  We will continue to reassess and adjust the code as necessary.  We caution the public to not mistake a lack of headlines in the news as a lowering of hostilities.

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This concludes this broadcast of the DEFCON Warning System.