Pentagon Demands Iran Surrender Uranium or Face Military Action

The Pentagon demanded Iran surrender its entire stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

Defense Secretary Hegseth warned Trump could order a commando raid to seize the material if Iran does not agree.

Al Jazeera

Israel's Netanyahu issued a parallel demand for all enriched uranium to exit Iran either through agreement or fighting.

The demand came just hours after Iran and the US agreed on a two-week ceasefire.

Hegseth and Gen. Caine declared all military objectives had been achieved.

Hegseth asserted the US destroyed every Iranian air defense system using less than 10% of its military power.

ANI News

Gen. Caine struck a more cautious tone, leaving open the possibility additional forces could be required.

Iran still controlled the Strait of Hormuz.

Conflicting reports emerged on whether uranium enrichment was allowed under the ceasefire.

“Hegseth Says US Used Less Than 10% Of Its Capabilities Against Iran and Will 'Take' Uranium If Tehran Refuses Pete Hegseth declared that the United States destroyed Iran's entire air defense system, dismantled its missile launch platforms and production facilities, and warned Tehran it must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile — or the US will take it”

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The AP reported acceptance of enrichment was part of the Farsi-language version, but not the English one.

Iran's parliament speaker said the US violated the agreement.

Trump tweeted there will be no enrichment of uranium in Iran.