Thanks to decisions taken decades ago by President Charles de Gaulle, the embodiment of Gallic haughtiness from his cavalry boots to his aquiline nose, France’s nukes are wholly independent. Though France is a member of NATO, its home-grown arsenal is firmly under national control.
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3 min read28 Feb 2026The U.S. is demanding Tehran curb its missile ambitions, but Iran denies seeking an intercontinental ballistic missile.
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