Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that senior-level discussions are taking place over the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, warning that such a move could have devastating global consequences.
Greene made the claims on Sunday in a post on the US social media platform X, but did not provide evidence to support her allegations.
“I’m not speculating, I know. And it’s pure evil,” Greene wrote.
She alleged that officials in the US administration were considering changing the conditions under which nuclear weapons could be used, despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying that the US had achieved victory in the conflict and maintained control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Greene also accused the administration of ignoring intelligence assessments that, according to her, indicated Iran was not close to developing a nuclear weapon.
She claimed that Washington had instead placed greater weight on assessments and claims coming from Israel.
The former lawmaker further criticised the military campaign, arguing that it had resulted in significant suffering among civilians and contributed to tensions surrounding important regional energy routes.
Greene warned that any decision to use nuclear weapons could push the conflict far beyond the region and create a catastrophic international crisis.
She cautioned that such an escalation could result in what she described as a global “nuclear holocaust”, with potentially severe consequences for the world economy and millions of lives.
“America is not untouchable,” Greene said, calling on the public to oppose what she described as the “insanity” surrounding the conflict.
She also warned that political leaders could face historical accountability if their decisions ultimately resulted in a nuclear confrontation.
The allegations have not been independently verified, and the White House had not immediately responded to Anadolu’s request for comment on Greene’s claims.
Her remarks come amid continued tensions surrounding the US-Iran conflict and growing international concerns over the potential for further military escalation.
