▲The Middle Eastern country produces nuclear energy and has an increasing risk of warfare.

▲In 2015, Iran signed a nuclear restriction deal led by the US.

▲The most politically isolated country in the world, North Korea has been testing its nuclear missiles often in the last few months.

▲Because the regime is so closed to international interaction, it's hard to tell exactly how many nuclear weapons the North Korean government has (estimated to be around 50).

▲According to the research, Israel is the eighth most powerful nation when it comes to nuclear weapons, with around 90 nuclear warheads.

▲Israel has been involved in several conflicts over the past 30 years, hence its high war risk.

▲Most people think of India as a peaceful country, but the Asian nation has many powerful nuclear weapons.

▲India officially has around 172 nuclear bombs.

▲According to World Population Review, the country's authorities have said their nuclear weapons will only be used in defense.

▲The former British colony also holds a massive stockpile of nuclear weapons.

▲Pakistan's army is known worldwide for being extremely well-trained and prepared.

▲The country also has approximately 170 nuclear missiles.

▲The UK also ranks as one of the most powerful nations in terms of nuclear weapons.

▲However, based on the country's politics, it's highly unlikely it will be using them.

▲China holds around 500 nuclear weapons.

▲Their nuclear collection is for intimidating rivals and keeping their regime safe.

▲The French own almost 300 nuclear weapons.

▲Although France's focus is national politics, the country has dealt with several terrorist attacks over the past years.

▲The US actually take the second spot when it comes to nuclear powers with approximately 5,044 nuclear warheads.

▲Besides its nuclear arsenal, the US also has one of the world's biggest and best organized armies.

▲Although it is hard to tell how many weapons and missiles Russia has (estimated to be around 5,580), the country is considered the first in the nuclear race.

▲The country has been exploring nuclear energy ever since the Soviet Union became extinct.

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Let's hope that none of these nations ever has cause to use their nuclear weapons.

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The country is led by dictator Kim Jon-un, who is considered a threat to international security and world peace.

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The country also invests a lot in its army, which is considered one of the strictest in the world.

▲The British royal family has 225 nuclear missiles at its disposal.

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But the Asian power nation has many allies around the world.

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For example, just one of the bomb available to Putin's government has the strength of 3,800 of the bombs which were dropped on Hiroshima by the USA in 1945.

▲Considering how much of a target they've become, it's only natural France should have a powerful defense system in place.

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The agreement allowed Iran to develop its nuclear program as long as it wasn't for war purposes.

▲The world's bloodiest conflicts result from political and diplomatic tensions between two or more countries, which is why certain nations have strict and often intimidating defense policies. Given the current global political landscape, nuclear weapons pose a significant threat.

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a drill involving the nation's nuclear forces, which included missile launches designed to simulate a retaliatory response. This move comes as he aims to showcase Russia's nuclear capabilities in light of increasing tensions with the West concerning Ukraine.

In a video conference with military leaders, Putin stated that the exercises would mimic the actions of senior officials in the event of nuclear weapon deployment, featuring launches of both nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Currently, there are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads in the world. Several countries now have nuclear capacity and the ability to produce nuclear weapons.

Read through the gallery to discover the top 10 countries with the most powerful nuclear weapons.

The world's top 10 most powerful nuclear nations

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20/12/24 por StarsInsider

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The world's bloodiest conflicts result from political and diplomatic tensions between two or more countries, which is why certain nations have strict and often intimidating defense policies. Given the current global political landscape, nuclear weapons pose a significant threat.

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a drill involving the nation's nuclear forces, which included missile launches designed to simulate a retaliatory response. This move comes as he aims to showcase Russia's nuclear capabilities in light of increasing tensions with the West concerning Ukraine.

In a video conference with military leaders, Putin stated that the exercises would mimic the actions of senior officials in the event of nuclear weapon deployment, featuring launches of both nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles.

Currently, there are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads in the world. Several countries now have nuclear capacity and the ability to produce nuclear weapons.

Read through the gallery to discover the top 10 countries with the most powerful nuclear weapons.