Trump Hasn't Made Up His Mind on Sending Americans into Iran to Seize Nuclear Material, Sources Say

March 19, 2026

TL;DR

President Trump is undecided about sending U.S. forces into Iran to seize nuclear material.
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for potential actions regarding Iran.
Iran may possess an estimated 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium that is unaccounted for.
Trump is concerned about Iran's capability to mine oil shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The White House is uncertain about the primary leadership roles within Iran.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi doubts the military feasibility of destroying Iran's nuclear program.
Satellite imagery suggests Iran has covered nuclear site tunnel entrances, potentially complicating military operations.
Iran continues to threaten attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of attacks by 'unknown projectiles'.
The U.S. Navy is currently relying on Littoral Combat Ships with mine countermeasures systems for mine warfare.

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