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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In 2015, Iran and several world powers, including the United States, signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) limiting Iran's civilian nuclear program to peaceful purposes in exchange for lifting economic sanctions imposed on the country.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 July 2025
What Happens Next Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have prompted calls from the U.S. and world powers urging both sides to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic de-escalation.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Iran likely would not have been able to breach its nonproliferation obligations — as reported by the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency — had Trump not trashed the pact that President Obama and other world powers, including Russia, made with Iran to limit its nuclear program.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 July 2025
What Happens Next Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have prompted calls from the U.S. and world powers urging both sides to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic de-escalation.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Iran likely would not have been able to breach its nonproliferation obligations — as reported by the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency — had Trump not trashed the pact that President Obama and other world powers, including Russia, made with Iran to limit its nuclear program.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
The 2015 deal, signed by Iran, the U.S. and other world powers, created a long-term, comprehensive nuclear agreement that limited Tehran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
—Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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