Convene an emergency session to mediate between Israel and Iran to de-escalate current tensions.
Nuclear War
Nuclear War Risk
Assessment for this date
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, combined with conflicting reports on Iran's nuclear capabilities, heighten the risk of a nuclear confrontation in the Middle East.
June 21, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current situation reflects a significant escalation in the Middle East, with Israel conducting strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and conflicting intelligence reports about Iran's nuclear capabilities. This is compounded by the breakdown of communication channels and the lack of effective non-proliferation measures in the region. Historically, such tensions have led to heightened risk of conflict, and the current environment is exacerbated by the modernization of nuclear arsenals and the potential for miscalculation. The strategic environment is further destabilized by the erosion of key treaties and the emergence of new technologies that complicate traditional deterrence models.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Reinforce diplomatic efforts to revive and strengthen the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to ensure Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful.
Enhance crisis communication channels between nuclear-armed states to prevent accidental escalation.
Advocate for increased transparency and verification measures in nuclear programs to build trust among nations.
Engage in public discourse and advocacy for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation efforts.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- UK and US: Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons Publisher: KosovaPress
- IAEA chief: No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon Publisher: Al Jazeera
- How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons? Publisher: Le Monde.fr
- IDF hits Iran’s Arak reactor, nuclear weapons development site, dozens of other targets Publisher: The Times of Israel
- The clock is ticking for Israel to stop Iran from advancing its nuclear ambitions - editorial Publisher: The Jerusalem Post