The addition of John Bolton to Trump’s national security team is another boost for critics of the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Bolton is in favor of killing the deal and has previously supported the idea of bombing Iran. Aljazeera.com

Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman vowed Sunday that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. Ynetnews.com

The UK nuclear regulator has raised concerns with EDF Energy over management failings that it warns could affect safety at the Hinkley Point C power station if left unaddressed, official documents reveal. Britain’s chief nuclear inspector identified several shortcomings in the way the French firm is managing the supply chain for the £20bn plant it is building in Somerset. Theguardian.com

The British government suffered a setback in its plans to leave the Euratom agreement that governs euro block countries in matters of nuclear power and radioactive material safety and security, as the House of Lords voted last week to demand the government maintain a presence in the agreement until new agreements are in force. Nuclearstreet.com