Securing Iran’s enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say

Should the United States decide to send in military forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile, experts and former U.S. government officials say it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers.

By
April 1, 2026
Satellite image 2026 Vantor via AP, file
 
Read our newsletter
We partner with creators, thought leaders, and news organizations to explain how smart policy can sustain a safe and livable planet. Please, join us.