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Mark Esper Warns of Risks in Securing Iran's Uranium

3/10/2026

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  • Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper warned that a U.S. mission to secure Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium would be very perilous.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has shown interest in deploying troops to secure approximately 900 pounds of nuclear material.
  • Esper emphasized the logistical challenges of moving the uranium.
  • Trump indicated deployment would occur only if there is confidence that Iran's military threat is neutralized.