U.S. military making plans to secure Iran's nuclear materials, sources say
Summary
U.S. military leaders are planning ways to help secure Iran’s nuclear materials if a new deal is finalized. These plans involve possible deployment of U.S. troops and experts to work with government agencies to locate and remove Iran’s enriched uranium safely.Key Facts
- The U.S. is preparing for the chance of helping secure Iran’s nuclear materials amid ongoing talks.
- Plans involve the Pentagon supporting the Department of Energy in handling highly enriched uranium.
- U.S. troops may be sent to nearby countries in the Middle East to support quick response actions.
- Specialized teams from the Department of Energy and military units with expertise in nuclear threats could work inside Iran.
- The Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) and special forces are part of the discussed plan.
- These discussions are preliminary and part of normal military planning, not a set decision to act.
- A senior official said any uranium would be destroyed in Iran and then removed as part of the agreement.
- Technical talks on how to manage the uranium will take about 60 days after an agreement is signed.
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