The US and Israel are considering sending special forces into Iran to seize enriched uranium and the oil port at Khark Island.

March 8, according to a report by Axios cited by Xinhua News Agency, the United States and Israel are considering deploying special forces into Iran in the later stages of military action against Iran to seize highly enriched uranium. The report cites multiple informed sources, stating that the Trump administration has discussed two plans: removing all enriched uranium from Iran, or having nuclear experts dilute it on site. According to the report, there are about 450 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium in Iran. But when revealing the challenges of this operation, a U.S. official said: “The first question is, where is it? The second question is, how do we get there and take physical control?” Of note, besides blocking the nuclear threat, the plan also involves seizing Iran’s strategic energy hub—Kharg Island. This energy terminal handles about 90% of Iran’s national crude oil exports. If the island is controlled, Iran’s energy lifeline will face the risk of being cut off. "Special raid" is not "ground war" In response to concerns about "ground troops entering Iran" from the public, U.S. officials have made strict clarifications. Senior U.S. officials pointed out: “For Trump, ‘boots on the ground’ (ground operations) is not the same as understood by the media.” The report says that this operation is not traditional "ground troop operations," but more like a small-scale special forces raid, rather than a large-scale troop deployment. According to the concept disclosed by the media, this mission would be jointly carried out by elite special forces and nuclear experts (possibly including experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency). The operation has a clear trigger threshold: the U.S. and Israel would only act if it is confirmed that Iranian military would not pose a "serious threat" to their deployed forces. The last line of strategic defense Last June, the U.S. and Israel destroyed most of Iran’s centrifuges through airstrikes and used the rubble to block its nuclear stockpile. However, these materials still exist, hanging over the U.S. and Israel like a "Damocles sword." When asked whether troops would be sent into Iran to seize these materials, Trump said ground forces "could" be deployed, but only "with very sufficient reasoning." “If we are going to do this, Iran’s defense capability must have already been destroyed to the point that they cannot mount a ground counterattack,” Trump told the media. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded that President Trump “wisely keeps all options open and doesn’t rule out any possibility.” Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market has risks, and investment needs caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice and does not take into account the individual investment objectives, financial situation, or needs of specific users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article are suitable for their particular situation. Invest accordingly, at your own risk.