Hiroshima Marks 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing, Officials Call for Nuclear Disarmament Amid Rising Global Tensions

Japan held memorial ceremonies in Hiroshima to mark the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing during WWII.
Hiroshima's mayor criticized nuclear deterrence policies and called for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
Aging survivors continue to advocate for a nuclear arms ban in hopes of persuading younger generations.
Discussions continue among historians regarding whether the atomic bombings were militarily necessary.
Recent rhetoric from Russia about using nuclear weapons in Ukraine has renewed concerns about legitimizing these weapons.