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Nuclear weapons

Iran conducting regular activity at bombed uranium-enrichment sites: UN nuclear watchdog

A handout satellite image, courtesy of Vantor, taken and released on Feb 10, 2026, shows Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility site.
A handout satellite image, courtesy of Vantor, taken and released on Feb 10, 2026, shows Iran's Isfahan nuclear facility site.

Polish presidential aide questions France's role in any Europe nuclear plan, backs US

FILE PHOTO: Head of the National Security Bureau (BBN) Slawomir Cenckiewicz attends a National Security Council meeting following violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones, in Warsaw, Poland, September 11, 2025. Slawomir Kaminski/Agencja Wyborcza.pl/via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Head of the National Security Bureau (BBN) Slawomir Cenckiewicz attends a National Security Council meeting following violations of Polish airspace by Russian drones, in Warsaw, Poland, September 11, 2025. Slawomir Kaminski/Agencja Wyborcza.pl/via REUTERS/File Photo

On Iran, Trump administration’s messaging is mixed

US President Donald Trump has said he prefers the diplomatic route but is prepared to order limited strikes in the absence of a deal.
US President Donald Trump has said he prefers the diplomatic route but is prepared to order limited strikes in the absence of a deal.

US-Iran talks end with no deal but potential signs of progress

Iran's negotiating delegation departing for the site of the talks with US, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb 26.
Iran's negotiating delegation departing for the site of the talks with US, in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb 26.

Iran, US hold talks in push to avert war

This is the third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman's foreign minister.
This is the third round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman's foreign minister.

Explainer: What to know about latest US-Iran nuclear talks

A diplomatic car carrying Iranian delegation drives near the residence of the Omani ambassador to the United Nations, believed to be the venue for indirect U.S.-Iran talks over their long-running nuclear dispute, in Cologny, Switzerland, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga
A diplomatic car carrying Iranian delegation drives near the residence of the Omani ambassador to the United Nations, believed to be the venue for indirect U.S.-Iran talks over their long-running nuclear dispute, in Cologny, Switzerland, February 26, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

USS Gerald Ford, world’s largest aircraft carrier, leaves Crete as US-Iran talks begin

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departs Souda Bay on the island of Crete on Feb 26.
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford departs Souda Bay on the island of Crete on Feb 26.

French President Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron waits for the arrival of a guest at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo

Explainer-After Trump remarks, what is status of Iran's weapons programs?

An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of an Iranian missile, in Tehran, Iran, February 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US expands sanctions on Iran over oil sales, weapons programmes

A woman walking past the flag and map of Iran painted on a wall in Tehran on Feb 25.
A woman walking past the flag and map of Iran painted on a wall in Tehran on Feb 25.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.