world power
noun
: a political unit (such as a nation or state) powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions
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However, such talks have made no progress since Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
However, such talks have made no progress since Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Jon Gambrell and Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
Iran's Nuclear History Iran's nuclear program has been under scrutiny since the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal signed by world powers to limit Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
He was feared by world powers, but also revered and reviled by his own subjects.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
However, such talks have made no progress since Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Jon Gambrell and Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
Iran's Nuclear History Iran's nuclear program has been under scrutiny since the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a deal signed by world powers to limit Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
He was feared by world powers, but also revered and reviled by his own subjects.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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