A US military operation to seize Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile would face significant intelligence, military, and logistical hurdles. The location of the material is uncertain, and past precedent shows a lack of Iranian cooperation. The operation would likely involve hundreds, if not over 1,000, personnel under fire.
Iran has reportedly submitted a new proposal to the United States through Pakistan to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While the US has demanded Iran cease uranium enrichment and relocate its nuclear stockpile, there is no consensus within Iranian leadership on a response. The situation is marked by uncertainty regarding US acceptance of the proposal and ongoing concerns about global economic instability and oil price volatility.