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nuclear weapon

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


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"And then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon," he added.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Hanging over diplomatic talks since April has been the White House’s ultimatum that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said the war succeeded in destroying Iran’s missile arsenal and production, sinking its navy, weakening its militia allies and ensuring it won’t possess a nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

He also said the deal meant Iran would "never have a nuclear weapon" and that the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway in the Gulf would reopen and be "toll-free".

From BBC Jun. 17, 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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