nuclear weapon
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I’d been reading the newspapers about what happens when a nuclear weapon goes off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
He has said the U.S. is pushing a 15-point plan that will forever block Iran from developing a nuclear weapon or threatening the U.S. or its allies.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
So the question becomes: How were we a couple of hours away from developing a nuclear weapon when we just pulled the plug on that, right?
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted ahead of the talks that the Islamic republic was not "at all" seeking a nuclear weapon.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
For example, four Russian submarines prowled the waters near Cuba, each one carrying a torpedo loaded with a nuclear weapon.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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