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Rising tensions between Washington and Tehran as the US proposes a plan to seize Iranian uranium
April 25, 2026
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Since the start of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump has discussed a plan to take control of what he refers to as Iran’s “nuclear dust,” a reference to the country’s highly enriched uranium. However, any military operation to seize these sensitive materials would be extremely risky for US forces, given the heavily fortified sites, the hazardous nature of radioactive material, and the high likelihood of armed confrontation.
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