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Nuclear news — August 17, 2026

Publications tagged with Nuclear published on August 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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U.S.Nuclear
Aug 17, 2026, 22:06 UTC
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims Trump Admin Discussing Nuclear Weapons Against Iran
Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that the Trump administration is discussing the use of nuclear weapons against Iran in strategic meetings. Greene, a former ally of Trump, stated that she knows this to be true and is not speculating. The White House has denied Greene's claim.
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Politics Middle East Defense Nuclear
Aug 17, 2026, 20:43 UTC
Russia Tests New Nuclear Submarine 'Khabarovsk' for Poseidon Deployment
Russia has conducted the first sea trials of its new nuclear-powered submarine, the 'Khabarovsk', designed to carry strategic unmanned underwater vehicles with nuclear propulsion, known as 'Poseidon'. The 'Khabarovsk' is the second submarine of its class and the first specialized carrier for the 'Poseidon' system. It is expected to join the Pacific Fleet after completion of trials.
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