In a move that has drawn sharp international reactions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing, breaking a decades-long moratorium observed by the United States since 1992.
According to senior U.S. defense officials, the directive aims to “ensure the reliability and readiness” of America’s nuclear arsenal amid escalating global tensions. The tests are expected to take place at the Nevada National Security Site, pending congressional and environmental clearances.
The announcement has triggered alarm among global leaders and arms control experts, who warn that the decision could ignite a new global arms race and undermine existing non-proliferation treaties, including the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Russia and China have condemned the move, calling it a destabilizing step that threatens global security. Meanwhile, the United Nations and several European nations have urged Washington to reconsider the plan, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic restraint and disarmament.
Analysts say the decision reflects growing U.S. concerns about nuclear modernization programs in rival nations. However, critics argue that restarting nuclear tests risks undoing decades of progress in arms control and could have serious environmental consequences.
If carried out, this would mark the first U.S. nuclear test in over 30 years, signaling a significant shift in global defense posture.
