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Page 5 of 6 in the nuclear risk analysis archive.

The holy city of Qom, Iran, home to the Assembly of Experts struck by Israeli airstrikes on March 3, 2026

Trump Says New Strikes Target Iranian Leadership

Trump said new strikes hit Iranian leadership as Israel bombed the Assembly of Experts in Qom on Day 4 of Operation Epic Fury.

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U.S. Air Force aircraft conducting strike operations over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, March 2026

Trump Says 'Too Late' for Iran Talks as Israel Hits Tehran

On Day 4 of Operation Epic Fury, Trump rejected renewed talks as Israeli strikes hit Tehran, oil rose, and global markets reacted to widening conflict risk.

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The mushroom cloud from the Tsar Bomba test on October 30, 1961, over Novaya Zemlya in the Soviet Arctic. The cloud rose to approximately 67 km (42 miles) altitude — well into the mesosphere

Tsar Bomba: The Biggest Nuclear Weapon Ever Tested

Tsar Bomba, tested by the Soviet Union on October 30, 1961, yielded about 57 megatons, becoming the most powerful man-made explosion ever recorded.

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US Military vs Iran Military: A Complete 2026 Comparison

US vs Iran military comparison across personnel, air and naval power, missiles, budgets, and how asymmetry shapes escalation outcomes in 2026.

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Firestorm cloud over Hiroshima, August 6, 1945 — the only use of nuclear weapons in war, and the basis for modern models of nuclear war consequences

What Would Happen If Nuclear War Started? A Step-by-Step Guide

What happens if nuclear war starts? From first launch to nuclear winter: blast zones, fallout, infrastructure collapse, and long-term survival risks.

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Tehran skyline at dusk used as the hero image for analysis of who started the Iran-Israel war

Who Started the Iran-Israel War? Timeline and Evidence

A source-based timeline of who initiated the Iran-Israel war sequence, from initial strikes to retaliation cycles and later US-Iran escalation.

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Iranian flag flying over Tehran — IAEA inspectors blocked from nuclear facilities since strikes began

IAEA Blocked From Iranian Nuclear Sites After Strikes

IAEA inspectors remain blocked from Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz after Operation Epic Fury, leaving Iran's enriched uranium status unverifiable.

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Israeli Air Force F-35I Adir stealth fighter in flight — the centerpiece of Israel's decisive technological edge over Iran

Iran vs Israel Military Power: A Complete 2026 Comparison

Iran vs Israel military comparison across manpower, airpower, missile inventories, defense spending, and the nuclear deterrence balance in 2026.

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Iranian flag over Tehran cityscape at sunset

Nuclear Threat Assessment: Where the Iran Crisis Goes From Here

A scenario-based nuclear threat assessment of the Iran crisis, including leadership instability, damaged facilities, and pathways to escalation or containment.

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Smoke rising over Tehran skyline as seen from a rooftop with birds in flight following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes during Operation Epic Fury, March 2026

Trump Vows More Iran Strikes as US Expands Mideast Forces

President Trump pledged additional strikes while the Pentagon confirmed roughly 50,000 US personnel and major naval-air assets deployed across the region.

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