'US discussing using nukes on Iran': Ex-lawmaker makes explosive claim
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has alleged that the Trump administration is discussing the potential use of nuclear weapons against Iran. The White House has not commented on these claims, which arise amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The claim highlights the high-stakes geopolitical friction between the US and Iran, raising concerns about nuclear escalation and regional stability.
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that Trump administration officials are discussing the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, alleging that the issue has come up in high-level strategy meetings as the conflict between Washington and Tehran continues.Greene made the claim in a post on X on Sunday, saying the discussions were “real” and accusing the administration of moving towards a lower threshold for the use of nuclear weapons.She also claimed that US intelligence assessments do not show Iran being close to developing a nuclear weapon, and accused the Trump administration of relying instead on warnings from Israel.Greene did not provide evidence for her claims.
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