The United States has completed preparations for a special military operation in Iran. The goal is. seizure of Iranian nuclear materials. To start the mission, the final order from President Donald Trump is still needed.
Pentagon completes preparations for the operation
The US military has completed all the necessary preparations for the operation to seize Iranian nuclear materials. This was reported by CBS News with reference to sources familiar with the situation.
The final decision to launch a mission depends on the president Donald Trump. According to sources, Trump has not yet decided whether to order the operation.
The situation around Iran's nuclear programme
After US strikes on three of Iran's nuclear facilities in the summer, the IAEA announced that about 400 kg of enriched uranium had gone missing. Satellite images show that Iran has filled in the entrances to the tunnels of one of the nuclear facilities.
According to experts, it may take more time on site to remove nuclear materials. At the same time, Iran is threatening attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, where at least 15 incidents with ships have been recorded over the past week.
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President Trump believes that Iran's military capabilities have been significantly weakened, but is concerned about the possibility of mining shipping lanes. According to the IAEA, it is almost impossible to destroy Iran's nuclear programme militarily due to its extensive and protected nature.
Director of the IAEA Raphael Grossi stressed that after the end of hostilities, it is necessary to return to diplomatic negotiations. The White House has not yet commented on whether the operation will take place, but it does not rule out the possibility.
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