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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Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Iran's economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Iran's economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025
Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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