U.S. President Donald Trump has been briefed on a high-risk plan to deploy ground forces into Iran with the goal of securing and removing roughly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium. This strategy involves flying in heavy excavation equipment and constructing temporary runways for cargo planes to transport the radioactive material out of the country. Most of the uranium is stored in deep underground tunnels, making the proposed commando operation a complex undertaking that could last weeks or months. 

The military briefing follows several days of intense air strikes by the U.S. and Israel targeting Iranian military leadership and critical infrastructure. In a televised address, President Trump lauded the success of these attacks but expressed frustration with NATO allies for their perceived lack of assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The continued closure of this vital shipping lane has caused global oil prices to skyrocket and triggered a series of stock market crashes worldwide. 

Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to escalate as Iran retaliates with ongoing missile and drone attacks, some of which have been intercepted by U.S. and allied air defenses. To counter these threats, the U.S. is deploying additional A-10 Warthog aircraft to the theater and another aircraft carrier is currently en route to the Middle East. International leaders are reportedly meeting to find a diplomatic solution before the conflict transitions into a wider ground war.