Israel Iran War · 16 March 2026
Experts say seizing Iran's 400kg enriched uranium needs hundreds troops.
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Seizing Iran’s enriched uranium could become a key objective in the ongoing conflict, but analysts say it would require a complex military mission. Experts suggest hundreds of troops might need to secure damaged nuclear facilities and recover radioactive material buried in underground sites. Iran is believed to possess more than 400kg of highly enriched uranium. Officials warn that without removing or destroying the stockpile, Tehran could eventually rebuild its nuclear programme.
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