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U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

Yesterday, 10:22 PM CST · Axios · geopolitical risk · 4 min read ·
The U.S. and Israel have discussed sending special forces into Iran to secure its stockpile of highly enriched uranium at a later stage of the war, according to four sources with knowledge of the discussions. Why it matters: Preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon is one of President Trump's stated war objectives . The regime's 450 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium — convertible to weapons grade within weeks — is one key to that goal. The big picture: Any operation to seize the material would likely require U.S.
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Coverage relevant to your interests was limited today. The available reporting focused primarily on geopolitical risk scenarios involving Iran, with the International Monetary Fund projecting that a 10% increase in energy prices sustained for a year would push global inflation up by 40 basis points while slowing economic growth by 0.1-0.2% [1]. Oil storage facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait are reportedly nearing capacity limits, potentially forcing major oilfield shutdowns if crude exports through the Strait of Hormuz face disruption [2].

Additionally, sources indicate the U.S. and Israel have discussed potential special forces operations to secure Iran's 450 kilograms of 60%-enriched uranium stockpile as part of broader military planning [3]. While these developments could significantly impact global energy markets and supply chains, today's coverage did not include material directly addressing utility-scale solar permitting, energy sector M&A activity, or AI infrastructure investment trends. Limited source availability may have contributed to reduced coverage.

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