US Considers Military Operation on Iran as Trump Eyes Uranium Extraction

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:08am on 30 Mar 2026,Monday International

Donald Trump is considering a high-risk military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, targeting key sites such as Isfahan Nuclear Facility and Natanz Nuclear Facility. The plan, aimed at preventing Iran’s nuclear capability, may involve special forces entering Iranian territory under significant threat. Officials stress no final decision has been made, though the Pentagon is preparing options. Experts warn such a mission could escalate the conflict and trigger retaliation. Meanwhile, indirect diplomatic efforts involving regional mediators continue, with the US preferring Iran to surrender the material voluntarily. (PC: X)

Read More at News18

Menu