President Donald Trump is considering a military operation that could significantly escalate the Iran war.
Behind closed doors, U.S. officials have drafted a plan to seize Iran’s nuclear material in what could become one of the most dangerous missions in modern military history.
The proposal calls for deploying American special forces deep inside Iranian territory to capture nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium.
It would not be a quick strike.
It would be a full-scale operation requiring hundreds, potentially thousands, of troops on the ground.
Elite units like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers would lead the mission, securing nuclear sites while engineers move in behind them.
“This would be one of, if not the largest, most complicated special operations in history,” retired CIA and Marine officer Mick Mulroy said.
“It’s a major risk to the force.”
The timeline alone signals how serious this is.
Trump previously said the war would be over “very shortly” and warned the U.S. would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next “two to three weeks” if needed.
But this operation could stretch the conflict far beyond that window.
Officials say the mission itself could take weeks to complete.
And that’s if everything goes according to plan.
The logistics are massive.
Troops would likely parachute into hostile territory, establish a perimeter, and secure the nuclear sites.
From there, engineers would construct a makeshift airstrip to bring in heavy excavation equipment.
Once on site, forces would have to dig through reinforced concrete and rubble left behind by previous U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The uranium itself adds another layer of danger, the Daily Mail reported.
Much of it is buried and highly radioactive, meaning troops would need protective gear just to handle it.
Even then, they would remain exposed to Iranian attacks while working to extract and transport the material.
The operation would essentially create a temporary U.S. base inside enemy territory.
That means constant supply lines for food, fuel, and equipment.
It also means sustained exposure to enemy fire.
The risks are not theoretical.
They are immediate and significant.
Still, the administration views the mission as a way to permanently eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made clear that planning does not mean a final decision has been made.
“It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality,” she said. “It does not mean the President has made a decision.”
