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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Indeed, Iran has made compromises under political and sanctions pressure in the past, such as during the Obama-era nuclear talks that resulted in Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
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Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
The push by the Trump administration to persuade Tehran to give up its nuclear program came after the U.S. and other world powers in 2015 reached a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran's enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Former President Barack Obama struck a deal with Iran and world powers in 2015 that limited the scope of Iran's uranium enrichment program.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Tensions are rising between major world powers, leading to hackers who are more likely to second-guess their allies.
—Can Yildizli, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
The push by the Trump administration to persuade Tehran to give up its nuclear program came after the U.S. and other world powers in 2015 reached a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran's enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
—Arkansas Online, 14 June 2025
Former President Barack Obama struck a deal with Iran and world powers in 2015 that limited the scope of Iran's uranium enrichment program.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Tensions are rising between major world powers, leading to hackers who are more likely to second-guess their allies.
—Can Yildizli, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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