Nuclear facilities have faced unprecedented threats of late. The broader pattern of attacking nuclear facilities is worrisome. Aside from overt attempts, at least one hacking attempt has breached the National Nuclear Security Administration, which manages the U.S.’s nuclear stockpile, while ransomware groups have targeted global energy firms and Brazil’s state nuclear operator. The Geneva Conventions prohibit states from endangering nuclear facilities if they release “dangerous forces” but neither the U.S. nor Israel seems mindful of the risks. Damaging nuclear facilities overseen by an unstable regime also risks loss of custody of enriched uranium.

Source: The Hindu March 05, 2026 03:31 UTC