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Donald Trump disclosed a high-risk plan to send US forces to Iran to collect enriched uranium, which he ultimately rejected due to operational dangers.
For the first time, former US President Donald Trump revealed details of a "risky" plan involving the deployment of American troops to Iran to retrieve enriched uranium, referred to by him as "nuclear dust."
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said he decided against approving the operation because of the significant risks involved, according to ABC News.
He explained that the mission would have taken at least two weeks and mentioned the "massive equipment" that would have needed to be airlifted.
Trump affirmed that the United States remains capable of carrying out such an operation but stated there is "no reason" to do so since the nuclear material is "buried."
He added, "We can get it now. I don't think they can stop us even if we wanted to, but there is no reason. It is buried."
Regarding the possibility of renewed conflict, Trump previously stated that Iran killing American soldiers would justify resuming hostilities, describing such an act as a "very good reason to restart the war."
In the same context, Trump expressed willingness to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, claiming that some have suggested such a meeting.
About this potential meeting, Trump said, "I don't want to meet him. But if I meet him, it would be a great honor for me. I would like to see if we can reach an agreement. And if we reach an agreement, it is possible I will meet him. I have no objection to that."
Meanwhile, Russia has indicated readiness to assist in disposing of Iran's enriched uranium.
