Trump considering operation to extract Iran's enriched uranium
DANYA SAPERSTEIN
Mon, March 30, 2026 at 1:03 AM EDT
While the decision has not yet been made, Trump remains open to the idea, US officials told WSJ. However, he is taking into account the danger such an operation would pose to US troops.
US President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to remove nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing US officials.
While the decision has not yet been made, Trump remains open to the idea, US officials told WSJ. However, he is taking into account the danger such an operation could pose to US troops.
According to WSJ, Trump and some of his allies have agreed privately that it would be possible to seize the uranium in a targeted operation and that such an operation would not significantly extend the timeline of the war.
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