The plan focuses on securing nearly 1,000 pounds of radioactive material located deep within Iranian territory. Unlike a traditional airstrike, this mission would require a large-scale ground operation inside hostile territory—an approach that significantly raises both logistical challenges and operational risks.
Military planners have outlined a complex sequence of actions. US forces would first need to enter Iran and establish control over the target site. This would involve transporting heavy excavation equipment and constructing a temporary runway capable of accommodating large cargo aircraft. Once operational, these aircraft would be used to extract the uranium from the site. The entire mission could span several weeks and involve hundreds, if not thousands, of troops, thereby increasing exposure to Iranian defenses and potential counterattacks.
