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Escalation: Iran, Russia, China To Hold Naval Drill In Flashpoint Strait Of Hormuz Are Russia and China finally standing up to America's addiction to regime change wars in the Middle East? They appear to at least be flashing some muscle in this incredibly tense moment, as the US deploys no less than two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers to the region. Russia, China, and Iran have deployed naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz for joint exercises this week, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced Tuesday, according to Anadolu and Iran state media. This...

Nuclear Reactor Transported By Air For First Time In 60 Years In coordination with the Department of War and the Department of Energy, Valar Atomics has transported their high-temperature gas-cooled reactor from California to Utah via C-17.  The event marks a major turning point for the nuclear industry, as reactor developers had been seen until this point as just another group of boring construction teams and quiet operators. But the more glamorous side of venture capital funded efforts is starting to make its way into the world of fission. Today, the Department...

Oil Declines As Iran Says 'Understanding' Reached In US Nuclear Negotiation The second round of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Geneva, Iran's semi-official Students' News Agency (ISNA) reported Tuesady. Delegations from both sides left the venue following the talks, however, the Iranian side says it's ready to stay in Switzerland for days or even weeks if needed, in order to reach a deal and stave off military attack by Washington. Oil is dumping on the following headline issued an hour after conclusion: IRAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS...