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nuclear weapon

[noo-klee-er wep-uhn, nyoo-] / ˈnu kli ər ˈwɛp ən, ˈnju- /


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The deal creates an opportunity to ensure that Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, Rutte said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 17, 2026

"It remains the UK's firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon," Starmer said.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Most recently, he has emphasized that the sole goal is to keep Iran from building a nuclear weapon.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2026

So in that regard, I think the focus on making sure that Iran doesn’t get a nuclear weapon is correct.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

US officials had known that the Soviets would eventually be able to build a nuclear weapon, but the nation's top intelligence experts estimated that the Soviets' nuclear capability was still four years away.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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