Ukraine’s NATO Path Shut; Iran Floats Direct Talks | Global Threats Briefing (18 Aug 2025)
Alert Status: 1530 hours, August 18, 2025 — Condition Green (DEFCON 5) The DEFCON Warning System currently assesses no imminent nuclear threats.
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Alert Status: Condition Green – DEFCON 5Issued: 15:30 UTC, Monday, August 4, 2025Status Summary: There are currently no imminent nuclear threats at
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