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Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Officials Are Discussing Nuclear Strikes on Iran: ‘It’s Pure Evil’

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced her concerns about the potential use of nuclear weapons on Iran, emphasizing the catastrophic humanitarian and economic implications.

Benzinga

'Pure evil': Ex-Congresswoman claims Trump officials discussing using nukes against Iran

Marjorie Taylor Greene has raised alarms suggesting that Trump administration officials are considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran during strategic meetings. Amid escalating tensions, she asserts that US intelligence lacks evidence of Iran advancing towards nuclear arsenal capabilities. Meanwhile, Trump maintains pressure on Tehran for key concessions, particularly…

The Times of India

Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Nuclear Options on Iran Are Real and Compares Them to Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Marjorie Taylor Greene alleges US officials are considering nuclear options against Iran, drawing parallels to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She warns of potential global conflict and criticises the Trump administration.

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Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US

A fabricated quote attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander spread from an Indian X account to Israeli media and US politicians, eventually featuring in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, according to a review by The New York Times.

The Times of India

UK Says Netanyahu's Claim Britain Is Becoming 'Islamic' With Nuclear Weapons Is 'Unacceptable'

The UK has condemned Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that Britain is becoming an 'Islamic republic' with nuclear weapons, calling the remarks 'completely unacceptable'.

International Business Times UK

UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'the Islamic republic of Britain'

Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons."

Euronews

‘First Islamic republic with nuclear weapons’: Netanyahu lashes out at UK

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a sharp rebuke against the UK, calling it the “Islamic republic of Britain” and describing it as a potential “first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons” in a podcast interview.

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Netanyahu's 'Islamic Republic' Remark About Britain Was Really a Warning About Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remark about the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' has sparked controversy, highlighting tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions and strained UK-Israel relations.

International Business Times UK

Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism

Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.

Euronews

Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

Nagasaki commemorated the atomic bombing's 81st anniversary with its mayor calling nuclear weapons absolute evil. He urged Japan's government to uphold its non-nuclear principles and reject nuclear deterrence theories. Prime Minister Takaichi's government is revising defense policy, bolstering military offensive capabilities. Survivors expressed frustration over the government's stance and potential…

The Economic Times

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

TOKYO - As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

Bangkok Post

Japan’s nuclear dilemma: 81 years after Hiroshima, old taboos face new threats

Japan's leaders are questioning its long-held pacifist stance on nuclear weapons. This debate arises as regional neighbors increase their military capabilities significantly. Doubts about the United States' reliability as an ally also fuel this discussion. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has avoided clarifying her position on the non-nuclear principles. Survivors of…

The Economic Times

Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as PM Takaichi rattles pacifists with nuclear debate

Japan's Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing at the close of World War II with a ceremony at the Peace Park memorial. It came as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opened debate on the country's postwar non-nuclear principles amid increasing doubts over the reliability of…

France 24

Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing as mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons

Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.

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The Independent UK

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons

Hiroshima is marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city during World War II

The Economic Times

Hiroshima Day 2026 poster, speech ideas: Best messages, quotes and themes for August 6

Looking for Hiroshima Day poster and speech ideas? Here are simple themes, messages and speech points to remember Hiroshima on August 6.

The Conversation

With its new leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, does Iran want – or need – a nuclear weapon?

As the US war against Iran drags on with no end in sight, an important question has faded into the background. Does Iran want a nuclear weapon, and if so, can it still build one?

The Economic Times

US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing discussions with Iran. US President Trump claimed a planned military strike against Iran was postponed after diplomatic interventions. He reiterated that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains…

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"Nothing will get through unless total surrender accomplished": US President Trump lambasts Iran

President Trump criticized Iran's leadership for perceived duplicity regarding negotiations with the United States. He asserted US Navy control over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of restrictions. Iran's foreign ministry denied any direct or indirect talks with Washington. Trump reiterated the US stance that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.

The Independent UK

How Trump’s Saudi deal could spark a nuclear arms race in the Middle East

IN DEPTH: Riyadh has previously said it will only seek to acquire a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran develops one. With Trump’s war failing to curb Tehran’s nuclear programme, experts tell Suha Kidwai the new agreement could plunge the region into further instability

The Conversation

Does Saudi Arabia want to develop nuclear weapons? Here’s what history can tell us

The US-Saudi nuclear deal was announced in the midst of what has, as of 2026, become America’s Third Gulf War. The news broke just as Saudi Arabia and the US launched air raids against Iranian-backed Iraqi militias, in retaliation for alleged drone attacks directed Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities.

The Times of India

The US buried 85,000 cubic metres of nuclear waste beneath a Pacific island. Now the ocean is rising around it

On a remote island in the Marshall Islands, a concrete dome built more than four decades ago holds roughly 85,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste left over from the United States' Cold War-era nuclear testing programme. Known officially as Runit Dome and locally as The Tomb, the structure was built…

The Conversation

US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in

A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?

The Independent UK

Trump says Iran cannot have nuclear weapons as strikes intensify across the Middle East

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U.S. Intelligence Believed Iran's Former Supreme Leader Opposed Nuclear Weapons. His Successor May Not

American intelligence officials assess that Mojtaba Khamenei has shown greater openness to developing advanced nuclear weapons, even though he has never publicly endorsed such a program.

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