US weighs sending forces into Iran to secure nuclear stockpile, reports say
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The US government is reportedly considering deploying special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU). This consideration stems from concerns that Iran's 440kg HEU stockpile, potentially enough for 10 nuclear warheads, poses a significant proliferation risk. The US Secretary of State has indicated the need to retrieve the HEU, and discussions with Israel have reportedly occurred regarding a joint operation. The HEU is stored in multiple locations, including deep underground facilities near Isfahan and Natanz, in the form of uranium hexafluoride. Experts acknowledge the complexity and risk of such a mission, given the fortified nature of the sites and the logistical challenges of extracting the material.
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