- 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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