Dimona sits in the Negev and hosts Israel’s nuclear research center. Population 39,590 (2024).
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has called on Secretary of State Rubio to disclose what the United States knows about Israel’s nuclear weapons program, including warheads, launchers, enrichment, and nuclear doctrine, amid the Israel–Iran conflict. The letter argues that silence undermines regional nonproliferation policy and raises escalation risks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as US strikes on Iran escalate, prompting a renewed naval blockade and Iranian retaliation. Trump says he will replace a 20% fee with trade deals, while Tehran vows to respond to perceived Western interference.