Facing Threats from Russia, China and Iran, US May Expand Nuclear Arsenal

A missile launch is seen at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022
A missile launch is seen at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this undated photo released on October 10, 2022

The US may reverse its long-held policy and expand its nuclear arsenal, a senior White House official said Friday, aiming to bolster deterrence against Russia and prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb at all costs.