How Trump could launch a risky mission to seize uranium from deep inside Iran

WorldPolitics
30 Mar 2026 • 5:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Donald Trump is reportedly considering a risky military operation to seize uranium from deep inside Iran, according to US officials.
  • The American leader stated that Iran must surrender its highly enriched uranium, which he referred to as 'nuclear dust', for the ongoing conflict to end.
  • Such an operation would be complex, involving US troops securing nuclear sites under fire while technical staff extract and transport radioactive material in special cylinders.
  • Iran possesses significant quantities of highly enriched uranium, with experts suggesting levels are not required for peaceful purposes and could be for weapons.
  • While no final decision has been made, Iran has warned against a ground invasion, stating it would lead US troops into a 'swamp of death'.

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