US obtains Iranian enriched uranium by 2026?

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The underlying real-world event is a potential US military operation to seize Iran’s 440kg stockpile of 60% enriched uranium, a move reportedly under consideration by President Donald Trump to halt Iran’s nuclear weapon development, despite Iran’s Supreme Leader forbidding any export of the material and negotiations currently at a deadlock[1][2].

Historically, similar high-risk seizures of nuclear stockpiles have required ground forces and heavy machinery to access deep underground sites, often facing counterattacks, as experts note that securing Iran’s uranium would necessitate deploying elements like the 82nd Airborne Division to establish an operational base before extraction[1]. Comparable cases show that such operations are implausible without definitive political conclusions, and Trump has yet to reach a final decision on whether to extract the material or dilute it on-site, a divergence that explains the current 0% implied probability in prediction markets versus the more cautious analyst consensus on the feasibility of such a bold strike[1][2].

Traders should monitor official US announcements regarding ground force deployment, schedules for airfield security operations, and any shifts in the US-Iran negotiation deadlock, particularly following Trump’s recent reaffirmation that the US will not allow Iran to retain its stockpile[2]. Recent reports from Reuters indicate that while Trump has assured Israel the uranium will be removed, Iranian officials insist it must stay within the nation, creating a critical dependency on whether diplomatic pressure can override Khamenei’s directive before the May 31, 2026 settlement deadline[2].

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