Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on Sunday, in a post on X, that Trump administration officials have discussed the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran in high-level strategy meetings, saying the discussions were 'real' and accusing the administration of moving toward a lower threshold for nuclear weapons use.
Ex-Congresswoman Greene claims Trump officials discussed using nuclear weapons against Iran
Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on Sunday, in a post on X, that Trump administration officials have discussed the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran in high-level strategy meetings, saying the discussions were 'real' and accusing the administration of moving toward a lower threshold for nuclear weapons use.
Greene also claimed that US intelligence assessments do not show Iran as close to developing a nuclear weapon, and alleged the Trump administration has been relying instead on warnings from Israel. She provided no evidence for either claim.
The White House had not immediately commented on the allegations, according to the source.
The claims arose amid ongoing US-Iran tensions centered on the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries reached a memorandum aimed at easing the conflict, but its 60-day deadline expired on August 17 without a permanent settlement. Substantive negotiations on Iran's nuclear program have remained stalled.
On August 14, Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after the US finishes defeating Iran. Earlier in August, Trump described ongoing negotiations with Tehran as Iran's 'last chance' and warned of further military action if Iran failed to reach an agreement. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply following attacks involving commercial vessels. Tehran has continued to use its control over the strait as leverage, while the US has demanded the restoration of normal commercial shipping. The conflict began on February 28, according to the source.
- The source does not state what evidence, if any, Greene cited for her claim that nuclear weapons use was discussed in high-level meetings.
- The source does not include any response or comment from the White House or Trump administration officials.
- The source does not identify which administration officials Greene alleged participated in the discussions.
- The source does not specify the US intelligence assessments Greene referenced or name the body that produced them.
- The source does not establish whether the memorandum reached between Washington and Tehran contained enforceable terms or identify which parties signed it.
- The source does not state the nature of the attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz or attribute them to a named party.
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