Trump's 'Nuclear Dust' Claims Explained

The substance is actually a volatile gas stored in large scuba-tank-sized canisters, rather than a dust-like powder.

Trump’s rhetoric has intensified as he insists the U.S. has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and has decimated Iran’s military infrastructure.

While he has ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Iran, his frequent mentions of the 'dust' have raised concerns about the stability of ongoing peace talks.

Nuclear physicists warn that any accidental release of the material would be highly toxic and could trigger a catastrophic environmental event.