Inside the U.S. Plan to Seize Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile

The Pentagon has presented President Trump with a high-stakes special operations proposal to seize approximately 970 pounds of highly enriched uranium currently stored in underground Iranian facilities. The unprecedented mission would involve flying elite commandos and heavy excavation equipment deep into enemy territory, specifically targeting the Isfahan facility where material is buried 300 feet beneath rubble and concrete. Unlike traditional “in-and-out” raids, this operation would require hundreds of troops to establish a defensive perimeter and build a functional runway to airlift the radioactive material out, a process that could take weeks under active enemy fire. While the administration views this as a vital step to permanently “neutralize” Iran’s nuclear capabilities, military experts warn that the complexity, potential for radioactive contamination, and high risk of American casualties make it one of the most dangerous gambles in modern military history.