DEFCON Update – 6/22/26
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 22nd June 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
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What the US–Iran MoU Means for Nuclear Risk
The newly signed US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding is best understood as an interim political framework, not yet a durable nuclear settlement. Its
DEFCON Warning System Update – 15 June 2026
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 15th June 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
Are We Sure Iran Doesn’t Already Have a Nuclear Weapon?
For years, the conventional wisdom has been clear: Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon. Western intelligence agencies, international inspectors, and most
DEFCON Update – 6/8/26
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 8th June 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
North Korea Wants More Nuclear Weapons. Should We Be Concerned?
North Korea is openly accelerating its nuclear weapons programme. State media report new reactors and enrichment plants are coming on line. International
The Iran War: Separating Reality From the Hype
The U.S.–Iran conflict that began on 28 February 2026 is serious but often mischaracterised by alarmist coverage. In reality, U.S. and Israeli
Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Russia Broadens Grounds for Intervention
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 1st June 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
Iran Gaining Upper Hand – DEFCON Warning System Update 5/25/26
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 25th May 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
How the Iran war became a test of American credibility
How the Iran war became a test of American credibility What happened The U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran began on 28 February 2026, one
DEFCON Update – Nuclear Threat Assessment 5/18/26
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 1 PM UTC, Monday, 18th May 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There
Nuclear Threat Update 5/11/26
This is The DEFCON Warning System. Alert status for 11th May 2026: Condition Blue – DEFCON 4. There are currently no imminent