Trending Now - Experts Advocate for US Ground Force to Secure Iran's Uranium

WHO:

President Donald Trump

Mark Esper, former Defense Secretary

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Mick Mulroy, ABC News contributor and former assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East

U.S. military, including Delta Force and Seal Team 6 operators

Iranian regime, including Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

WHAT:

Experts recommend a large U.S. ground force to secure Iran's enriched uranium.

Iran has a stockpile of 970 pounds of uranium currently enriched to 60%.

Iran has an additional 2,200 pounds of uranium enriched to 20%.

Approximately 200 kilograms of Iran's highly enriched uranium is believed to be at Isfahan.

U.S. airstrikes last June did not destroy all of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile.

The U.S. military's objective includes preventing Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon.

WHERE:

Iran's Isfahan nuclear site

Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom

WHEN:

On March 5th, 2026, a satellite image captured over RAF Mildenhall showed MC-130Js parked on the tarmac.

U.S. bombing campaign occurred in June 2025.

Trump stated he was "nowhere near" a decision on potential ground operations in Iran on March 8th, 2026.

WHY:

Trump aims to eliminate Iran's nuclear capability and prevent the country from having a nuclear weapons program.

The U.S. believes Iran's enrichment exceeds what is needed for civilian purposes.

HOW:

Discussions within the Trump administration include deploying elite units from the Joint Special Operations Command.

Special operations missions typically involve a small team with a larger force providing perimeter security.

The U.S. military plans to use specialized explosive ordnance disposal personnel and outer security units for the mission.

MC-130Js are being positioned closer to Iran for potential covert operations.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 23:07 UTC)

In a significant development, experts are recommending that the U.S. deploy a large ground force to secure Iran's enriched uranium, as the country currently possesses 970 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% and an additional 2,200 pounds enriched to 20%. President Trump stated on March 8 that he is "nowhere near" a decision regarding potential ground operations in Iran, while discussions within his administration are focused on utilizing elite units from the Joint Special Operations Command for this mission. Recent satellite images captured over RAF Mildenhall show MC-130Js parked on the tarmac, indicating preparations for possible covert operations aimed at eliminating Iran's nuclear capabilities.