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War Sparks Nuclear Revival; US Quadruples, EU Backs SMRs

4/23/2026

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The war in the Middle East is identified as a key driver of the nuclear revival.
Over 400 reactors operate and about 70 are under construction.
The United States runs 94 reactors and aims to quadruple capacity by 2050.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen calls the phase-out a mistake and backs Small Modular Reactors.
Russia builds new units at Kursk, Leningrad and Smolensk and exports reactors to 20 projects.

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Story summary

The war in the Middle East is identified as a key driver of the nuclear revival.
Over 400 reactors operate and about 70 are under construction.
The United States runs 94 reactors and aims to quadruple capacity by 2050.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen calls the phase-out a mistake and backs Small Modular Reactors.
Russia builds new units at Kursk, Leningrad and Smolensk and exports reactors to 20 projects.