“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity” ~llaw
Sep 17, 2025
(To see description of Iranian soldier march and photo credits, go to the “Newsweek” post below. ~llaw)
On My Mind Today:
The ever-increasing squeeze of onus that the big 3 — the USA, Russia, and China plus U.S. protected Israel — that are agitating friction and fear in the lesser-armed nuclear weapons of mass destruction countries like Iran, North Korea, and to some degree to the others, is creating what I view as an unnecessary and extremely dangerous nuclear war situation.
Instead of looking down on these countries, we urgently need to take them under our wings and support them rather than continue to belittle them, constantly treating them as inferior — no better than the juvenile bullies on the grade-school playground might harass a lower standard of popularity that is considered inferior for all kinds of reasons including social status.
We fail to acknowledge that their own nuclear weapons — although maybe fewer and smaller — are just as likely to begin WWIII as those of the USA, Russia, and China, and in some cases even more likely to create a nuclear war. Any attack on any country, no matter how small would automatically attract a larger, more fully armed, supportive adversary that would also attract another supportive adversary, and international nuclear war would be on, unstoppable, and in little more than hours fatal to most global life, human or otherwise. The rest would suffer for a short while before they, too, would find the comfort of death.
To save human-kind and other life we must reverse our global attitude toward our enemies and immediately, together as one, dedicate our cooperative entire existence to removing forever “all things nuclear” from our lives and make every bit of it all inaccessible for eternity. ~llaw
Today’s Featured Article:
Iran Threatens US With ‘Crushing’ Response
Published Sep 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM EDT
01:00
Iran Test Fires Missiles
By Amir Daftari
News Reporter
Iran has issued a stark warning of potential broader military action following a new wave of U.S. sanctions targeting individuals and companies linked to Tehran’s military programs.
“I can assure you that if the enemy tries to make a move, it will face a crushing and regrettable response,” said senior Iranian army official General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, emphasizing that while Iran has relied primarily on missile strikes, future engagements could extend to other spheres.
Newsweek has reached out to the State Department and Iran’s Foreign Ministry for comment.
Why It Matters
Iran’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following June’s war with Israel and U.S. strikes on its nuclear sites. Stalled nuclear talks and new American sanctions targeting military funding have tightened the squeeze on Tehran’s economy.
The standoff also threatens regional stability and global energy markets, with rising oil prices and potential supply disruptions raising the stakes worldwide.
What To Know
“We mainly confronted the enemy with missiles, but in a future conflict, if necessary, we will strike across other battlefields,” Pourdastan told local Iranian media.
He stressed that while recent missile attacks targeted Israel and the U.S.-operated Al Udeid air base in Qatar, Iran is ready to broaden its military reach beyond conventional strikes, showcasing both tactical versatility and a firm resolve to counter any perceived threats.
New U.S. Sanctions
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Pourdastan’s statement comes as the U.S. imposed a new wave of sanctions targeting Iranian individuals and companies accused of facilitating funding for the country’s military programs. The Treasury Department said the measures focused on networks supporting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Ministry of Defense, including transactions derived from Iranian oil sales.
Crypto Network
Sanctioned individuals include Iranian nationals Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand, who allegedly helped the Iranian government purchase $100 million in cryptocurrency. The penalties freeze any of their U.S.-held assets and bar American citizens and companies from conducting business with them. Officials said the move is part of a broader effort to disrupt Iran’s weapons programs, limit military funding, and curb its influence across the region.
Oil ‘To Zero’
U.S. Treasury Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley emphasized that the administration will continue targeting networks that support Iran’s weapons programs and “malign activities in the Middle East and beyond.” President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated his goal of driving Iran’s oil exports “to zero,” including actions against international networks.
What People Are Saying
Senior Iranian Army Official General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan: “I can assure you that if the enemy tries to make a move, it will face a crushing and regrettable response.”
Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley: “Under President Trump’s leadership, we will continue to disrupt these key financial streams that fund Iran’s weapons programs and malign activities in the Middle East and beyond.”
What Happens Next
Iran’s warnings and U.S. sanctions point to a tense, ongoing standoff. Continued economic pressure is aimed at curbing Iran’s oil exports, while Tehran maintains full military readiness, creating a volatile situation that could escalate if either side miscalculates.
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There are 7 categories, including a bonus non-nuclear category for news about the Yellowstone caldera and other volcanic and caldera activity around the world that also play an important role in the survival of human and other life.
The feature categories provide articles and information about ‘all things nuclear’ for you to pick from, usually with up to 3 links with headlines concerning the most important media stories in each category, but sometimes fewer and occasionally even none (especially so with the Yellowstone Caldera). The Categories are listed below in their usual order:
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TODAY’S ALL NUCLEAR WORLD’s NEWS, Wednesday, (09/17/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
Key officials oppose Indian Point revival pitch – POLITICO Pro
POLITICO Pro
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Gov. Spencer Cox touts nuclear energy plans for Utah at conference – The Salt Lake Tribune
The Salt Lake Tribune
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Poland Demands Foreign Nuclear Weapons Amid Rising Russia-NATO Tensions | International
Times of India
… nuclear weapons under NATO’s nuclear sharing programme and develop its own nuclear energy technologies … All About the Football IconBest Business …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
Tech companies turn to nuclear power for demanding AI needs as Meta … – Milwaukee Independent
Milwaukee Independent
The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant. The agreement announced in June is just the …
IAEA again raises global nuclear power projections
American Nuclear Society
Noting recent momentum behind nuclear power, the International Atomic Energy Agency has revised up its projections for the expansion of nuclear …
AI’s Energy Crisis: Why Nuclear Power Could Be The Missing Link – Forbes
Forbes
AI’s soaring power needs could overwhelm the grid. Nuclear energy—via small modular reactors and advanced fuel tech—may be the key to sustaining …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Inside the Incident and Emergency Centre | IAEA
International Atomic Energy Agency
… nuclear or radiological emergencies. On the tour, visitors meet members … Nuclear Energy Series · Human Health Series · Conference Proceedings …
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins Opposes the Reopening of the Indian Point …
Westchester County Government
211 For Non-Emergencies · Indian Point Safety · LEPC · Contacts · E-Mail the … Nuclear Power Plant in Buchanan. Jenkins said: “Opening this plant …
IAEA recorded shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. What is known – Бабель
Бабель
… power supply to the station and will start emergency diesel generators. But their resources are limited both in terms of operating time and the …
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk – CSIS
CSIS
… nuclear risks that have emerged from the wars in … nuclear threats and signals in apparent attempts to deter Western intervention in the war.
Iran Threatens US With ‘Crushing’ Response – Newsweek
Newsweek
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Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills – and raises tensions with NATO
Yahoo News Canada
… nuclear attack. Russian … Frontier risks refer to AI systems that pose potentially significant threats to public safety and social stability.
Nuclear War
NEWS
Russia shows off conventional and nuclear military might in drills — and raises tensions with NATO
WTOP
The Zapad 2025 exercise comes as Russia’s 3½-year-old war in Ukraine has dragged on despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a peace deal and …
Returning to an Era of Competition and Nuclear Risk – CSIS
CSIS
The future of modern warfare will feature increased reliance on nuclear weapons by adversaries and allies. Modern war strategists must develop a …
It’s Time to Rethink US Nuclear Weapons Manufacturing – Union of Concerned Scientists
The Equation – Union of Concerned Scientists
This marks a transition and potential departure from the very successful post-Cold War program of “stockpile stewardship” that has been used to ensure …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Yellowstone volcanic activity is on the move, experts say — but will it erupt anytime soon?
MSN
so-called supervolcano are on the move, experts say. A new study published in Nature suggested that Yellowstone’s magma and other superheated …
What a Yellowstone Eruption Would Look Like – MSN
MSN
Despite widespread fears of a catastrophic “supervolcano” eruption, scientists at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) have suggested that any …