30.03.2026 10:40
It was claimed that President Trump considered the military option to seize Iran's stockpile of approximately 450 kilograms of enriched uranium. The plan envisions U.S. troops entering Iran to secure the uranium, while it is noted that the operation could take days. It was reported that Trump has not yet made a decision and is also focusing on a diplomatic solution that involves Iran handing over the uranium.
It has been claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military options to seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Washington is keeping both diplomacy and direct intervention options on the table to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
MILITARY OPERATION PLAN ON THE AGENDA
According to the news, the plan being worked on envisions U.S. forces entering Iran to secure and remove approximately 1,000 pounds (about 450 kilograms) of enriched uranium. It is noted that this operation could take several days or longer.
GROUND FORCE SCENARIO UNDER DISCUSSION
Officials stated that if the plan is implemented, U.S. soldiers would need to be actively deployed on Iranian territory. This situation is considered a critical step that increases the risk of direct military conflict.
DIPLOMACY OPTION ALSO ON THE TABLE
While it is stated that Trump has not yet made a final decision, it has been reported that he is pressuring his advisors for a diplomatic solution. Under this option, Iran is expected to deliver the enriched uranium as a result of negotiations.
CRITICAL THRESHOLD IN WAR
The emergence of the plan indicates that new and harsher steps are being considered in the course of the war. Experts warn that a possible military operation could turn regional tensions into a global crisis.
WHAT IS ENRICHED URANIUM?
Enriched uranium is a material obtained by increasing the proportion of the U-235 isotope, which is found in very low amounts in natural uranium. This process makes uranium more usable. Low-enriched uranium is used in nuclear power plants for energy production, while highly enriched uranium is strategically and controversially important as it can be used in the production of nuclear weapons.