The US military has formulated a high-risk strategy to seize Iran's uranium stockpile, as directed by President Donald Trump. This unprecedented operation could see the deployment of hundreds or thousands of American troops into Iran, targeting uranium stored in fortified nuclear sites such as Isfahan and Natanz. Much of this uranium is reportedly buried under debris from earlier airstrikes, complicating access. The mission aims to secure over 1,000 pounds of radioactive material, requiring a meticulous and potentially deadly ground operation deep within hostile territory. Experts, including retired US General Joseph Votel, have indicated that while a military operation is feasible, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is better equipped to handle the extraction of uranium under a ceasefire agreement.