War in Iran: The White House Denies Plans to Use Nuclear Weapons

On April 7, 2026, the White House denied considering the use of nuclear weapons against Iran following statements from Vice President JD Vance and a message from Donald Trump on Truth Social. Trump mentioned a 'whole civilization' at risk, fueling speculation about military strikes. American lawmakers, including Representative Mark Pocan, called for the activation of the 25th Amendment, while Britain refused to allow the use of its bases for operations targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure.