Possible American military operation in Iran to capture hundreds of kilograms of uranium

The American president Donald Trump is considering a military operation in Iran to extract 450 kilograms of enriched uranium, according to The Wall Street Journal. This action, which has not yet been decided, could escalate the conflict and expose American troops to Iranian retaliation.

Iran possesses approximately 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, a dangerous level for the production of nuclear weapons, although Tehran denies any intentions to develop nuclear weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency has been denied inspections in Iran, and experts suggest that the uranium could be located in areas previously attacked by the US and Israel. An extraction operation would require complex planning and could take a week, with significant risks for American troops. Iran has warned that such an intervention would lead to a "humiliating capture" of American soldiers.