Nuclear dominoes could start falling after Iran strikes

伊朗一旦发动攻击,核连锁反应可能随之展开。

World in 10

2025-06-30

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Recent American and Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme may risk igniting a global arms race, encouraging nations to sidestep constraints and speed their pursuit of nuclear weapons. As concerns grow over the potential collapse of the non-proliferation framework, is the world on the brink? Professor Nicholas Wheeler of the University of Birmingham examines nuclear diplomacy, Iran’s response to the attacks, and the implications for global security. The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists.  Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio  Read more: www.thetimes.com  Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The attacks on Iran, which were aimed at hindering its nuclear program,

  • could not only heighten tensions in the Middle East, but also,

  • some analysts fear, trigger a new global arms race.

  • As Israel and the US act unilaterally against Iran,

  • states may choose to ignore constraints and accelerate their pursuit of nuclear weapons.

  • President Trump has claimed victory saying his bombs have stopped the nuclear threat from Iran.

  • Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says they've removed the threat of nuclear annihilation.

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