Trump Weighs Urgent Iran Ground Operation to Seize Uranium Stockpile
Key Takeaways
- Trump weighing military operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium.
- Could require U.S. forces to operate inside Iran for days.
- Trump has not decided whether to authorize the operation yet.
Military Option Emerges
Trump is weighing a high-risk military operation to extract enriched uranium from Iran.
The plan would place troops inside Iranian territory for days or longer.
Trump has not yet decided to authorize the mission but remains open to it.
Trump Pushes for Oil and Uranium
Trump acknowledged his preference for taking control of Iran's oil.
He said he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran.
The Israeli army continued bombing Tehran.
Complex and Dangerous Extraction
Experts warn the mission would be complex and dangerous.
Troops would need to secure the perimeter and sift through debris.
The uranium is stored in difficult-to-handle cylinders.
Pentagon Prepares, No Decision
Leavitt said preparations do not mean a decision has been made.
CENTCOM stated no final decision has been made.
Oil prices climbed more than 60 percent since the war started.
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