80 years ago today, on August 9th, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki. Three days earlier, the US had dropped a separate bomb on the city of Hiroshima. These bombs changed the course of history.The two bombs are estimated to have killed roughly 200,000 people in both cities. Half of them died on the first day. Many others died of burns and radiation sickness in the days, the weeks, and the months that followed.The destructive power of this new type of weapon was ...

Geopolitical Analysis - Several countries considered nuclear options during the Cold War [1] - America actively worked to prevent nuclear proliferation [1] - The world is becoming alarming again, necessitating a review of history [1]

Iran said it was suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, leaving it blind for now to any renewed nuclear work that Tehran is able to do https://t.co/xonP9g7xxc ...

Geopolitical Strategy & Alliances - China's support for Iran is primarily rhetorical, lacking substantial assistance or force projection capabilities in the Middle East [1][2] - Russia's focus is on its own needs, particularly drone procurement from Iran for use in Ukraine, potentially impacted by disruptions [3] - Both Moscow and Beijing prioritize their own interests over Tehran's [4] US Response & Deterrence - The US possesses significant force projection capabilities in the Middle East, unlike China [2] - The US is monitoring reports of Iran moving enriched uranium and is prepared to take additional action if necessary [5] - The US President is comfortable with further action if Iran clings to enriched uranium [7] Potential Negotiation & De-escalation - Iran could offer to give up enriched uranium as a gesture of good faith to negotiate and avoid further action [6] - The best path for Iran would be to negotiate and give up enriched uranium [6] Military Action Assessment - US strikes may not have caused as much damage as hoped due to Iran's preparedness [5] - The effectiveness of US strikes is being assessed to determine if Iran's claims are disinformation [5]