America is in a dilemma! It didn't expect the difficulty would be so great! On March 10, according to a report by CNN in the U.S., American media stated that seven current and former officials familiar with military plans said that recovering Iran's remaining high-enriched uranium stockpile would require a large number of U.S. ground forces, and small-scale special operations forces would not be sufficient to achieve the goal. Air strikes alone cannot break through the tunnels in Isfahan, mainly because this facility does not have ventilation shafts like some other nuclear facilities in Iran, and ventilation shafts are usually weak points of storage structures.
A retired special forces officer told the reporter that according to their experience, such a mission might require a first-class special operations force, a team specialized in explosive disposal, an external security force, as well as continuous air cover throughout the mission. It's no exaggeration to say that the logistics and risks involved are unbearable. According to the media, it is believed that Iran has been clearing the debris of the above-ground buildings at the facility and entering the underground tunnels where uranium is stored.
It is obvious that the current situation is very troubling for America. On one hand, Iran is entering the tunnels where uranium is hidden, acquiring uranium resources, and time is not on their side. On the other hand, if the U.S. really implements the relevant plan, it needs to send a large number of troops, taking considerable risks, to ensure the possibility of success. But the problem is, this area is also heavily guarded by Iran, and if the U.S. sends a large number of troops, it will inevitably face significant firepower resistance from Iran, leading to heavy casualties among U.S. forces.
Undoubtedly, no matter what choice the U.S. makes, the cost will be huge. If U.S. forces suffer heavy casualties, even if they achieve the goal, President Trump may have to pay a huge political price. This doesn't even consider the possibility of Iran's potential countermeasures and retaliatory escalation. The Trump administration obviously finds itself in a strategic deadlock. However, to put it another way, if Iran uses this nuclear facility as a lure to set up a tactical ambush for the U.S. forces, the U.S. may find itself in a difficult position and be forced into a ground war spiral.
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