2022 ⟶ Permanent UN Security Council Members Affirm Nuclear War Cannot Be Won

January 4: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—all fiv...
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☢️ North Korea Conducts First Nuclear Test

October 9: North Korea conducts a nuclear test.⟶
North Korea Conducts First Nuclear Test (2006)
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🤝 Iran Nuclear Deal Signed

July 14: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action agreement reached, setting limits to Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.⟶
Iran Nuclear Deal Signed (2015)
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🔓 UN Lifts Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Program Dismantling

The United Nations lifts sanctions from Iran in recognition of the dismantling of its nuclear program.⟶
UN Lifts Sanctions on Iran Following Nuclear Program Dismantling (2016)
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⚓ AUKUS Security Pact Established

September 15: A trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States is formed to counter Chinese influence. This includes enabling Australia to build its first nuclear-powered submarine fleet.⟶
AUKUS Security Pact Established (2021)
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☢️ Permanent UN Security Council Members Affirm Nuclear War Cannot Be Won

January 4: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US—all five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—issue a rare joint statement affirming that "a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought."⟶
Permanent UN Security Council Members Affirm Nuclear War Cannot Be Won (2022)
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