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Reports of US Pentagon Considering Raid on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Jul 26, 2026 11:25 AM CT Iran iran,nuclear,us-military,escalation,media-report

Summary

Russian state media RT reports that the US Pentagon is considering a large-scale military operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, citing New York Post. This represents a significant escalation in rhetoric and potential military planning regarding Iran's nuclear program, though currently framed as media speculation rather than confirmed action.

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Thousands of US troops could storm Iran’s nuclear sites to seize enriched uranium, according to New York Post The Pentagon is contemplating what could become “the most sophisticated operation in military history”   to seize Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, the New York...

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United States NEUTRAL

Pentagon reportedly contemplating a sophisticated military operation to seize Iranian nuclear materials.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of reported US military planning regarding its nuclear stockpile.

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