weaponize
verb
weap·on·ize
ˈwe-pə-ˌnīz 
weaponized; weaponizing
: to adapt for use as a weapon of war
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Critics argue Tehran still has the expertise to rebuild its nuclear program and may now accelerate efforts to weaponize its uranium stockpile, drawing a lesson from Iraq, Libya, and Ukraine: countries without a nuclear deterrent risk attack.
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Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
And although a full assessment is still pending, Washington’s actions against Iranian nuclear facilities—combined with Israel’s recent attacks—have undoubtedly set back Iran’s ability to rapidly weaponize its nuclear program.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
While the final decision still rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council--and Iran has failed to follow through on previous threats to close the Strait--the vote signals intent to weaponize one of the world’s most economically sensitive maritime corridors.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Our national interest is about one thing, and that is Iran not getting anywhere near the capability to weaponize and have nuclear weapons.
—CBS News, 22 June 2025
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Hadley Gamble, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
And although a full assessment is still pending, Washington’s actions against Iranian nuclear facilities—combined with Israel’s recent attacks—have undoubtedly set back Iran’s ability to rapidly weaponize its nuclear program.
—Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025
While the final decision still rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council--and Iran has failed to follow through on previous threats to close the Strait--the vote signals intent to weaponize one of the world’s most economically sensitive maritime corridors.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Our national interest is about one thing, and that is Iran not getting anywhere near the capability to weaponize and have nuclear weapons.
—CBS News, 22 June 2025
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“Weaponize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponize. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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