US Nuclear Expert Warns of High Risks in Iran Uranium Removal Plan

8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 23

A former U.S. nuclear adviser warns that removing Iran’s enriched uranium without an agreement would be lengthy and risk thousands of American lives.
Andrew Weber, who led Project Sapphire, said such an operation would require weeks, thousands of troops, and expose forces to Iranian attacks.
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