nuclear weapon

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These red lines include that Iran must turn over its stocks of enriched uranium, agree not to pursue a nuclear weapon, and agree to allow free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, he said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

After the summit, the White House emphasized that both sides shared an interest in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

President Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. has had “good talks” with Iranian negotiators and the country has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

At various points during a series of public remarks on the same day, Trump also repeated his refrain that "Iran can never have a nuclear weapon".

From BBC • May 3, 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