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Facile 2003 US invasion of Iraq, no WMDs found

US President George W Bush decided to remove Saddam Hussein by force, using the facile claim of WMDs as an excuse, unleashing the American war machine on Iraq.

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POLITICS

Iran at UN: Israel main obstacle to creating Mideast free of WMDs

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations (UN) says the Israeli regime, enjoying unwavering support from the United states, is the "main obstacle" to the creation of a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction.

IN-DEPTH

Global nuclear arsenal growth

The global nuclear arsenal is expected to grow in the coming years for the first time since the Cold War while the risk of such weapons being used is the greatest it has been in decades.

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IN-DEPTH

Souring Iran IAEA relations

The IAEA resolution criticizing Iran passed amid intensified Israeli lobbying campaign to derail diplomacy with Iran.

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FOREIGN POLICY

‘US planning provocations to accuse Russia of using WMD in Ukraine’

“The Russian Ministry of Defense has information about the United States preparing provocations to accuse the Russian Armed Forces of using chemical, biological, or tactical nuclear weapons.”

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SPOTLIGHT

US economic sanctions: a WMD

This episode looks at how inhumane and illegal US sanctions can be interpreted crime against humanity and weapons of mass destruction.

SAUDI ARABIA

US lawmakers introduce bill to block Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of nukes

A group of American lawmakers has put forward a draft legislation that seeks to prevent Saudi Arabia from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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