In the eventuality of a nuclear weapon being used, which country is most likely to detonate it first?
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17%
๐ท๐บ Russia
20%
๐บ๐ธ United States of America
12%
๐ฐ๐ต North Korea
8%
๐จ๐ณ China
1.8%
๐ฎ๐ณ India
15%
๐ฎ๐ท Iran
11%
๐ฎ๐ฑ Israel
10%
๐ต๐ฐ Pakistan
5%
First nuclear weapon detonate: which country is responsible for it
Nuclear tests don't count, only actual weapon used for war or strategic purpose connecting to war.
Update 2025-05-20 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): The creator confirmed that a nuclear detonation under a 'last warning' doctrine would count. This includes scenarios such as:
A single nuclear strike
Intended as a communication strategy or to show resolve
In response to an enemy threatening vital interests, even if the threat is through conventional means.
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