‘Military action is not an effective means to pursue nonproliferation’

In April 2026, Alicia Sanders-Zakre of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons stated that military action is not an effective strategy for nonproliferation. Her statement followed recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Sanders-Zakre argued that attacks on nuclear facilities, specifically, fail to achieve nonproliferation goals. She warned that such attacks risk long-term radioactive contamination. Furthermore, she asserted that these actions are prohibited under international law. Her comments highlight the debate surrounding the use of military force in addressing nuclear proliferation concerns.