Report: US Special Forces Preparing Potential Raid To Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium
Reports suggest US special operations forces are planning for potential missions to seize enriched uranium from Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts describe the operation as highly complex, intended as a contingency if diplomatic negotiations fail.
Why it matters
This highlights the extreme military contingencies being considered regarding Iran's nuclear program, reflecting high geopolitical tensions.
US special operations forces were preparing for a possible mission to seize enriched uranium from Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities, the New York Post reported, citing a source familiar with military planning and US security experts.
Trump says if Riyadh wants a nuclear deal, it must join the Abraham Accords The operation could involve thousands of troops securing nuclear sites, clearing damaged or booby-trapped entrances and establishing protected routes to an airfield. A smaller team of special operators would then enter the facilities and remove the nuclear material, according to the report.
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