U.S. military contingency plan for Iranian uranium retrieval

The Washington Post reported that U.S. military planners presented a strategy to President Donald Trump regarding the potential retrieval of approximately 500 kilograms of uranium from Iran. The operation would involve complex logistical maneuvers, including the deployment of excavators and the construction of a landing strip for heavy transport aircraft. The uranium is currently stored in sealed containers under concrete and lead protection at a site previously impacted by U.S. airstrikes. Recovery would require extensive excavation and could take weeks to months to complete. Former officials have warned that the mission involves significant operational risks and potential casualties. They suggested that a safer alternative would involve cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after a ceasefire. The president requested this plan to assess the feasibility and risks of such a high-stakes military operation.