[Trump: Only China and the U.S. Have the Capability to Extract Iran's Uranium Enrichment]

On June 4, Trump told reporters: The U.S. military has already destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities, and Iran's uranium enrichment has been buried deep under the rubble—now, no one knows whether it's even possible to retrieve the enriched uranium. Trump also revealed that Iran's uranium enrichment is buried 80 to 100 meters underground.

However, Trump also pointed out: Currently, only China and the United States possess equipment capable of extracting uranium enrichment from such depths, though he did not specify which exact technologies are involved.

Iran's uranium enrichment has become a major concern for Trump. If he cannot retrieve or destroy this batch of highly enriched uranium, he will never be able to step down. The reason is simple: after this war, Iran’s security crisis is even more severe than before. Trump fears Iran might recklessly develop nuclear weapons. To eliminate this threat, dealing with this stockpile of enriched uranium has become an urgent priority. In current ceasefire negotiations, Iran's uranium enrichment has become a central issue between both sides.

Previously, there had been discussions within the U.S. about sending special forces into Iran to directly extract the buried uranium enrichment and transport it out. However, this approach carries too high a risk. Since the enriched uranium is deeply buried underground, the operation would be extremely time-consuming, and operating deep inside enemy territory could lead to any number of unforeseen complications. Trump fears he might repeat Carter’s fate and thus dares not take the risk.

Nevertheless, Trump stated that the U.S. Space Force is using satellites to closely monitor Iran’s nuclear facilities. Should Iran show any signs of attempting to retrieve the deeply buried uranium enrichment, they will immediately detect it and take action to prevent it.

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