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Trump Considers Special Forces to Secure Iran's Uranium

3/11/2026

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Trump Considers Forces

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing deploying special forces to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium.
The United States and Israel damaged facilities, while Iran retains a stockpile of 60% enriched uranium—over 200 kilograms at Isfahan.
Trump faces pressure to balance action with the risk of escalating the conflict as public sentiment remains polarized.
Iran aims to endure the conflict, seeking to disrupt global markets and test United States resolve.

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Iran Appoints Khamenei

Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader, amid regime uncertainty.
Former Trump administration official Fred Fleitz says the U.S. operation seeks a swift resolution within weeks.
He notes regime desperation and attacks on Gulf states that may push them closer to the United States.
Fleitz adds Iran faces pressure to select a leader favorable to U.S. interests, despite mixed public opinion about Khamenei's lineage.

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Historical Context

The Iran Nuclear Deal, finalized on July 14, 2015, aimed to limit Iran's nuclear program by capping uranium enrichment at 3.67% and reducing its stockpile by 97%. In exchange, the P5+1 nations, including the U.S. and U.K., offered sanctions relief. However, Iran's current stockpile of over 200 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium underscores the deal's fragility and escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Trump Considers Forces

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing deploying special forces to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium.
The United States and Israel damaged facilities, while Iran retains a stockpile of 60% enriched uranium—over 200 kilograms at Isfahan.
Trump faces pressure to balance action with the risk of escalating the conflict as public sentiment remains polarized.
Iran aims to endure the conflict, seeking to disrupt global markets and test United States resolve.

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