The United States must retain the capability to resume nuclear tests if necessary, said Admiral Richard Correll, head of the U.S. Strategic Command, during hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee. He also noted that Washington intends to use this capability to deter other countries from conducting similar tests. In the fall of 2025, President Donald Trump had already announced such a decision, which the U.S. government has linked to the actions of Russia and China, without providing convincing evidence for its position.