**Summary:** The topic of nuclear disarmament faces renewed challenges as tensions escalate globally. Decades after initial disarmament efforts by the US and Soviet Union, nuclear proliferation remains a prominent concern. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, there is a noticeable increase in nuclear capabilities and rhetoric among nuclear-armed states. Currently, nine countries possess nuclear weapons, with combined arsenals equivalent to 145,000 Hiroshima bombs. Recent developments involve Israel’s controversial military actions against Iran, aimed at hindering its potential nuclear capabilities. While Iran has the resources to develop nuclear weapons, US intelligence assesses that it has not yet decided to do so and would need additional years to accomplish it. The military approach by Israel is analyzed as potentially counterproductive, with ongoing diplomatic efforts possibly offering more sustainable solutions. In this complex geopolitical situation, stakeholders are encouraged to dialogue and reinforce international arms control agreements to mitigate risks.
The Guardian view on Israel, the US and Iran: you can’t bomb your way out of nuclear proliferation | Editorial
**Headline:** The Guardian’s Perspective on Israel, the US, and Iran: Addressing Nuclear Proliferation