Nuclear missiles refer to weapons designed to deliver a nuclear warhead to a target. Synonyms for "nuclear missiles" could include terms like atomic bombs, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), nuclear warheads, thermonuclear devices, nuclear-tipped rockets, strategic arms, or WMDs. Each of these terms reflects the destructive power of these weapons and their ability to inflict catastrophic damage, both in terms of loss of life and property. Given the high stakes involved, nuclear weapons remain one of the most controversial and highly regulated forms of weaponry in the world, with diplomatic and military efforts aimed at preventing their proliferation and use.