Washington and Tel Aviv are holding closed consultations on preparing high-risk raids aimed at establishing physical control over enriched uranium stockpiles in Iran. According to Axios, the US administration is discussing two main scenarios: the complete confiscation and removal of the nuclear fuel from the country, or the use of nuclear experts to reprocess it into low-enriched form directly at Iranian facilities. Notably, this mission will involve not only elite special forces but also nuclear energy specialists, including representatives from the IAEA. Currently, the Pentagon is not planning a full-scale military invasion, limiting itself to planning targeted "small raids" by special forces teams capable of operating covertly and quickly.

A key challenge for the operation's planners remains the lack of precise intelligence on the current location of Iran's nuclear fuel. The secrecy of Iran's nuclear program and its extensive network of underground storage facilities make the task of "establishing physical control" extremely challenging, as special forces must not only infiltrate the facilities but also secure access to the materials in the face of active counter-terrorism. In parallel with the nuclear issue, the US is discussing the possibility of forcibly seizing Kharg Island, home to Iran's largest strategic terminal. Control of this point would allow the coalition to effectively block up to 90% of all Iranian oil exports, depriving Tehran of its primary source of foreign exchange and economic leverage.

Eyewitness accounts and photographs from the region confirm preparations for such scenarios: images show the movement of landing parties and specialized equipment, as well as increased air activity in areas adjacent to strategic hubs. The photographs show elite units, equipped and trained to conduct deep raids behind enemy lines. Experts note that an attempt to seize nuclear materials or oil hubs could trigger an uncontrolled escalation, but Washington appears willing to take the risk to neutralize Iran's nuclear potential. With US intelligence deeming the regime's collapse unlikely even in a protracted war, relying on "surgical" special forces strikes against uranium and oil reserves is becoming a central element of the new pressure strategy against the Islamic Republic.