The US President has just announced to Tehran and the world that he is planning to deploy special forces personnel to Iran to take almost 500kg of uranium.
This is a serious breach of operational security, as he has potentially exposed special forces groups that may be planning or operating behind enemy lines.
According to sources, the U.S. president has not yet made a final decision but is actively evaluating the risks of a mission aimed at removing approximately 500 kilograms of uranium from Iranian nuclear facilities and eliminating any potential pathways to a nuclear weapon.
The proposed operation, discussed with officials and reported by the Wall Street Journal, would involve penetrating heavily defended airspace and securing deeply buried sites such as Natanz and Isfahan, both known to contain sensitive nuclear material.
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Military experts warn that such a mission would likely be complex and lengthy, rather than a quick strike.
Retired U.S. General Joseph Votel warned that this is “not a quick in-and-out kind of deal,” emphasising the risks posed by Iranian air defences and the difficulties involved in extracting radioactive material from fortified underground facilities.
Furthermore, Donald Trump is reportedly advising advisers to pressure Tehran into surrendering its uranium stockpile as a condition for ending hostilities. However, officials have cautioned about the risks to U.S. personnel and the possibility of a broader regional conflict if such an operation is authorised.
The president has also proposed targeting Kharg Island, a vital export hub that sustains Iran’s oil revenues. “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options,” he said, reaffirming his longstanding belief that controlling Iran’s oil resources could alter the balance of the conflict.
The White House has tried to lower expectations, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasising that no decision has been reached. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that diplomacy remains the preferred approach.
These discussions occur as U.S. forces in the region increase to approximately 50,000 troops, with additional special operations units reportedly deployed but not yet assigned. These forces may be tasked with securing the Strait of Hormuz, attacking Iranian oil infrastructure, or supporting any operation to secure nuclear material.
The prospect of a ground raid inside Iran marks a significant escalation beyond airstrikes, raising serious questions about operational security, the safety of U.S. personnel, and the risk of a wider war in the Middle East.
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