Washington, DC – The Trump administration is considering deploying special forces alongside a team of scientists to secure Iranian nuclear materials that could be used to develop weapons, Axios reports.
The report states that this move is part of ongoing discussions within the administration about how to address concerns regarding the safety of Iranian nuclear materials. The discussions also aim to prevent the materials from falling into the hands of those who might use them for military purposes.
Plan to secure nuclear materials
According to the report, the proposal under consideration involves deploying US special forces units to accompany scientists and technical experts specializing in the nuclear field.
These teams aim to locate sensitive nuclear materials and work to secure or relocate them to safe sites. Furthermore, the goal is to prevent their use in the development of nuclear weapons.
Concerns about the spread of nuclear materials
These discussions come amid growing concerns in Washington about the potential loss of control over some nuclear materials should the security situation in Iran deteriorate.
US officials consider securing these materials a priority to prevent their proliferation. They also believe this is crucial to preventing their use in developing weapons that could threaten regional and international security.
Discussions within the US administration
The report indicated that this plan is still under consideration and no final decision has yet been made regarding its implementation.
Consultations are underway within the US administration between military and security officials regarding the available options for dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue. Moreover, these consultations are taking place against a backdrop of escalating tensions in the region.
