Trump rules out using nuclear weapons in the ongoing US-Iran war
President Trump stated Thursday in the Oval Office that the US would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, calling the question 'stupid' and saying conventional strikes had already 'decimated' Iran. Trump also claimed he, not Iran, is keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, and posted on Truth Social ordering the Navy to shoot boats planting mines there. Peace talks between Washington and Tehran have reportedly stalled.
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This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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Coverage splits between Trump's nuclear non-use pledge and his months-long Hormuz blockade plan, while CNN pivots to Hegseth's Iran war defense and questions about troop protection failures.
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“Hegseth slams opposition to Iran war in hearing as Trump discusses continuing blockade for months”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war” · The Hill, Al Jazeera, Reuters, PBS NewsHour
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