“End Nuclear Insanity Before Nuclear Insanity Ends Humanity”
Dec 28, 2025
LLAW’s Nuclear World News’ Image and/or Lead Story for Today . . .
from Newsweek
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on September 16, 2024. | AP Photo/Vahid Salemi
When asked whether Israel or the U.S. could carry out new attacks on Iran, Pezeshkian responded: “If they choose to strike, they will naturally face a more decisive response.”
“Despite all the problems we face, we are now—in terms of both equipment and personnel—far stronger than we were during their previous attacks,” the Iranian president said.
An Iranian official said more than 1,000 people were killed in Iran and several thousands more injured. Twenty eight people were killed in attacks on Israel.
The U.S. launched assaults on three of Iran’s nuclear sites in a coordinated attack involving more than 125 U.S. aircraft, Tomahawk cruise missiles and the first known combat use of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs. Tehran then attacked the U.S.’ Al-Udeid military base in Qatar. No injuries were reported.
Nuclear War
NEWS (Link)
Iran in ‘Full-Scale War‘ With US, Ready With ‘Decisive Response’—Tehran – Newsweek
Newsweek
LLAW’s Thoughts, Concerns, and Fears about Today’s Nuclear World and beyond . . .
So, it appears that Trump’s “obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear facilities in his “Operation Midnight Hammer” weekend war was little more than “disturbing the hornet’s nest”, which Iran has now strengthened their defenses should either or both Trump and Netanyahu decide to do the “obliteration” all over again. Limited damage to the nuclear facilities was done and has apparently already been repaired, but more than 1,000 Iranians were killed — and now at least Netanyahu is arguing to Trump that it must be done all over again .
If that happens, this could turn into a nuclear war, which could only inspire more countries to enter the fray along with European NATO. countries. Trump has made a huge mistake that he will never live down, and whether or not diplomatic talks for a new Iranian nuclear use agreement — that Trump had originally proposed — was instead egotistically “bombed away” when he reneged on his original peaceful proposal. Such adult-style talks and an agreement can probably never be reached by now because it may well be far too late . . .
It is curious to me that Obama was able to accomplish such a long and peaceful agreement,, and therefore I have to wonder why Trump terminated it all by himself in his 1st term, and then made such a pact virtually impossible during this term . . .
The following is a recap of what our country thought about all this in 2018 according to recent history:
President Donald Trump terminated U.S. participation in the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), on May 8, 2018.
In a statement delivered from the White House, Trump called the 2015 agreement a “horrible one-sided deal” and announced that the United States would withdraw and re-impose economic sanctions on Iran. This decision was a reversal of a key foreign policy achievement of his predecessor, Barack Obama, and was met with criticism from European allies who were also signatories to the agreement. ~llaw
Nuclear World News Today
About Today’s Nuclear News, Files, Categories, and How it Works . . .
There are 7 categories, including a bonus non-nuclear category for news about the Yellowstone caldera and other volcano 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). If there was no news from a Category today, the Category will not appear. The Categories are listed below in their usual order:
- All Things Nuclear
- Nuclear Power
- Nuclear Power Emergencies
- Nuclear War Threats
- Nuclear War
- Yellowstone Caldera
- IAEA News (Friday’s only)
A current Digest of major nuclear media headlines with automated links is listed below by nuclear Category (in the above listed order). If a Category heading does not appear in the daily news Digest, it means there was no news reported from this Category today. Generally, the three best articles in each Category from around the nuclear world(s) are Posted. Occasionally, if a Post is important enough, it may be listed in multiple Categories.
Nuclear World News, Sunday, (12/28/2025)
All Things Nuclear
NEWS
For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up
NPR
All Things Considered · Fresh Air · Up First. Featured. Embedded · The NPR Politics Podcast · Throughline · Trump’s Terms · More Podcasts & Shows.
For Ukrainians, a nuclear missile museum is a bitter reminder of what the country gave up
KAZU
Weekend All Things Considered. KAZU. Weekend All Things Considered. Next Up: 6:00 PM It’s Been a Minute. 0:00. 0:00. Weekend All Things Considered.
With Rob Reiner Dies a Whole Tradition of Hollywood Filmmaking
slate.com
After his initial seven-film run of back-to-back bangers in just about every popular genre (romantic comedy, fantasy, coming-of-age movie, …
Nuclear Power
NEWS
2 Nuclear Energy Stocks That Could Be Going to $0, and 1 Generating Serious Portfolio Power
Yahoo Finance
Nuclear power has gained significant investor interest, with the Global X Uranium ETF rising 65% over the past year. · Companies like Oklo and Nano …
China makes first global achievement that could impact certain US policy – Yahoo
Yahoo
… energy, like wind and solar. Nuclear plants are also known for radioactive leaks and producing hazardous waste. Safety and environmental concerns …
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
The Washington Post
… nuclear power are rare. Attention has largely focused on hundreds of missile-silo fields carved into its remote northern deserts since 2021. But …
Nuclear Power Emergencies
NEWS
Ukraine, Russia halt fighting near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant for emergency repairs
The New Voice of Ukraine – NV
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a localized ceasefire to repair power lines near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, IAEA chief says.
Two killed and 32 wounded in Russian attack on Kyiv, emergency service reports | News.az
News.az
… Emergency Service. The latest figures indicate that two people … Zelenskyy defines red lines on land and nuclear plant ahead of Trump meeting.
Nuclear War Threats
NEWS
2025 Global Security: Nuclear Tensions, Rivalries, And Emerging Military Threats
The Friday Times
Being threatened, others are aspiring to go nuclear as well. Since China’s rise is widely perceived as a threat to US predominance in the competition …
Netanyahu seeks understandings with Trump on Gaza war, Iran nuclear threat and US tie
Ynetnews
However, Israeli officials stress that the two threats must not be conflated: from Israel’s perspective, the nuclear program is an existential threat, …
Why Chinese victims of Unit 731 and Japan’s WWII bio-warfare are still waiting for justice
South China Morning Post
… war-within-a-war. Nan said that while global awareness of nuclear threats was universal, the insidiousness of biological weapons was often overlooked.
Nuclear War
NEWS
Iran in ‘Full-Scale War‘ With US, Ready With ‘Decisive Response’—Tehran – Newsweek
Newsweek
Twenty eight people were killed in attacks on Israel. The U.S. launched assaults on three of Iran’s nuclear sites in a coordinated attack involving …
Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war‘ on country – Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
The US and its allies accuse Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, a claim Tehran has repeatedly denied. Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day war …
Iran’s president says country is in ‘full-scale war‘ with US, Israel, Europe – The Hill
The Hill
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country is in ‘full-scale war‘ with the US, Israel and Europe, citing attacks on nuclear facilities …
Yellowstone Caldera
NEWS
Maps show which parts of the US face the greatest risk if Yellowstone erupts – MSN
MSN
Satellite view of Yellowstone volcanic region showing caldera and surrounding terrain © Source: USGS. Maps about Yellowstone tend to grab attention …
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