And now he’s reportedly considering an operation to extract Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU) in order to accomplish that aim. And now he’s reportedly considering an operation to extract Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU) in order to accomplish that aim. Some of these commandos could potentially be used in an operation focused on Iran’s HEU, possibly in collaboration with Israeli special forces. There are therefore many questions about whether the risks of a military operation to remove Iran’s HEU are worth the reward. But the president could also feel compelled to green light an operation to secure Iran’s HEU if diplomatic efforts fall through.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 02, 2026 08:18 UTC