US, Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks Amid Global Fears of Escalation
Diplomatic efforts and warnings surround the global nuclear landscape. The US and Iran will hold direct talks this Saturday, while fears of nuclear escalation in Ukraine persist. Meanwhile, Russia's Dmitry Medvedev predicts more countries will acquire nuclear weapons in the coming years.
The US and Iran will engage in direct talks on Saturday, with Iran maintaining its nuclear program is purely for civilian use and energy production. However, the West accuses Iran of secretly pursuing nuclear weapons. Medvedev, Russia's former president, warns that more countries will acquire nuclear weapons, blaming the West's Ukraine policy for driving global nuclear armament. He dismisses recent statements from France and Britain about their nuclear arsenals as 'saber-rattling'.
Expert-level consultations between Russia, China, and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program are planned for later today. Meanwhile, concerns grow that the Russian war in Ukraine could escalate into a larger military conflict involving nuclear weapons. Russia and the US possess about 88% of all nuclear weapons, followed by China, France, Britain, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea.
As the US and Iran prepare for talks, and Russia's warnings echo, the global nuclear scene remains complex and tense. The upcoming consultations between Russia, China, and Iran, along with the potential for nuclear escalation in Ukraine, underscore the need for careful diplomatic navigation.
