Former lawmaker alleges U.S. discussing nuclear strike on Iran

Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged on August 16, 2026, that U.S. officials are actively discussing the potential use of nuclear weapons against Iran in high-level strategy meetings, a claim the White House has not confirmed. The unsubstantiated assertion, made in a post on social media, comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate amid an ongoing military conflict.

Greene, a vocal critic of the Trump administration's military posture toward Iran, wrote that the discussions were "pure evil" and warned of catastrophic global consequences. "They are discussing using nuclear weapons on Iran in strategy meetings. Yes, you read that correctly. Its real. Im not speculating, I know," she stated. She did not identify any officials involved or provide documentation to support the allegation. The White House, the Pentagon, and no major news organization have confirmed that nuclear options are under active consideration. Administration officials have repeatedly stated that "all options are on the table" regarding Iran's nuclear program, but have not publicly verified Greene's specific claim.

Greene further accused the administration of disregarding...