Trump Halts US Ground Operations in Iran; New CNN Revelation

Pentagon's Secret Plan to Seize Iranian Uranium According to an exclusive report published on June 13, 2026, by CNN, the US military was in advanced stages of planning a ground operation on Iranian soil [1]. The primary goal of this mission was to send special forces to Iranian nuclear facilities to physically seize the country's enriched uranium stockpiles. This plan, meticulously drafted by Pentagon military strategists, aimed to completely neutralize Iran's nuclear capability before it reached weapons-grade levels [4].

General Kane's Emergency Trip and Trump's Intervention Revealed details show that General Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left a NATO meeting in Brussels early and flew directly to Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Florida on May 19, 2026, to present the final report of the operation [2]. Following this meeting, General Kane personally briefed Donald Trump on the details and potential risks. However, after hearing warnings about the possibility of heavy US casualties and the risk of full-scale war, Trump ordered an immediate halt to the operation [3].

Operational Risks and Economic Concerns Sources familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump was concerned this action would turn into a long-term military confrontation that would not only endanger American soldiers' lives but also cause chaos in the global economy and energy markets [2]. Additionally, intelligence assessments showed that Iran had taken intense defensive measures around its sites, including mining tunnel entrances and sealing uranium stockpiles, casting serious doubt on the operation's success [4].

Current Status and Diplomatic Deadlock This revelation comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran reached their peak in June 2026. Although Trump has repeatedly emphasized the need to completely eliminate Iran's nuclear capabilities, in this specific case, he seems to have preferred other paths such as strict monitoring or potential agreements [1]. Currently, Iran's uranium stockpiles are kept deep underground in sites like Natanz and Fordow, and any ground military action against them is classified by experts as a "very high" risk [3].