Pentagon Planned Nuclear Strikes on North Korea, Risking Global Catastrophe

As North Korea ramps up production of its Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile, experts warn that the U.S. nuclear strategy regarding North Korea has failed, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic talks to avoid a potential global nuclear conflict. The Pentagon's OPLAN 5027 outlines a grim scenario where the U.S. might respond to a North Korean nuclear attack with as many as 80 nuclear strikes, escalating the risk of a widespread nuclear war. Meanwhile, tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, with U.S. intelligence predicting an imminent Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to threaten significant retaliation. A recent analysis highlights that a large-scale nuclear strike on the U.S. could lead to the deaths of up to 75% of the population, affecting major cities and infrastructure, and calls for renewed arms control efforts. The current geopolitical landscape, marked by increasing nuclear threats and the deterioration of arms control treaties, raises alarms about the potential for catastrophic consequences. Overall, the situation underscores the critical importance of diplomatic engagement and non-proliferation efforts to avert disaster.