The Hidden Power: Unveiling the World's Nuclear Arsenal
Nine countries hold nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them. The original nuclear states, signatories to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, include the U.S., Russia, China, France, and the UK. Other nations like India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea expand or maintain nuclear capabilities. Iran claims peaceful intentions, despite uranium enrichment.
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As global tensions fluctuate, nine countries stand at the forefront of nuclear capabilities, either declaring possession or being believed to hold nuclear weapons.
The founding members of this exclusive group, the United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom, are part of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, pledging to work towards disarmament while preventing nuclear proliferation.
In contrast, India and Pakistan, not signatories of the treaty, have aggressively developed their arsenals. Israel's status remains ambiguous amidst suspicions. North Korea's nuclear ambitions have been blatant since its NPT withdrawal in 2003. Meanwhile, Iran's enriched uranium activities raise global scrutiny, despite claims of peaceful objectives.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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