We *think* we have our website working more efficiently now and hopefully(!) it won't implode as much when a large number of people visit.

The DEFCON Warning System continues to monitor the developing situation in Ukraine. At this time, the situation appears to remain a regional issue and does not threaten to move into a wider conflict. We will continue to monitor and assess.

Iran says it will reject any step-by-step sanctions reduction and demands that all sanctions against its nuclear program be stopped.

Poll: Do you agree with DEFCON's analysis of the current Ukraine situation? Take the poll at https://community.defconwarningsystem.com/threads/poll-do-you-agree-with-defcons-analysis-of-the-current-ukraine-situation.14801/

Russian nuclear weapons, 2021 - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/05/russian-nuclear-weapons-2021/

Iran rejects talks with the United States over its nuclear programme in Vienna.

DEFCON Warning System – Statement on growing Ukraine situation - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/08/defcon-warning-system-statement-on-growing-ukraine-situation/

Russia’s Buildup Near Ukraine Puts United States on Edge - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/11/russias-buildup-near-ukraine-puts-united-states-on-edge/

Iran specifies Israel as origin of cyberattack on Iran's nuclear facility and vows revenge.

Iran to begin enriching uranium to 60 percent, just short of weapons-grade enrichment.

Natanz attack hit 50 meters underground, destroyed most of the facility - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/13/natanz-attack-hit-50-meters-underground-destroyed-most-of-the-facility/

United States and NATO express commitment to Ukraine but stop short of offering military help.

United States cancels warships deployment to Black Sea amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

The International Atomic Energy Agency reports Iran has almost completed preparations to begin enriching uranium to 60 percent purity at the Natanz nuclear facility.

Why Russia may not be planning the invasion that Ukraine fears - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/15/why-russia-may-not-be-planning-the-invasion-that-ukraine-fears/

Ukraine ambassador says that Ukraine will consider acquiring nuclear weapons if they do not receive modern weapons and admittance into NATO.

The U.S. system created the world’s most advanced military. Can it maintain an edge - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/16/the-u-s-system-created-the-worlds-most-advanced-military-can-it-maintain-an-edge/

A number of people have approach us with concern over Ukraine, especially as some sites have engaged in what we can only call fearmongering. Here is our current position on the Ukraine issue. - https://defconwarningsystem.com/2021/04/08/defcon-warning-system-statement-on-growing-ukraine-situation/

There is no threat of nuclear conflict at this time. We remain at DEFCON 5

European Union estimates 150,000 troops on Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea