US intelligence sources, citing media reports, revealed Iran has isolated its highly enriched uranium stock. This involved sealing its storage site by demolishing tunnels and planting mines, significantly hindering access to approximately half a ton of these materials. The sources
indicated that recovering this stock now demands complex excavation and demining operations, potentially offering Tehran leverage for delay or time-gaining. The same reports suggested any potential US-Iran agreement would likely entail further technical negotiations on the future of Iran's nuclear
program. In a related context, other media reports stated the US military developed plans to secure Iran's highly enriched nuclear materials if an agreement is reached, according to informed American officials. Officials reported these plans were formulated collaboratively by the US
Departments of Defense and Energy, with specialized Energy Department teams working alongside military personnel. Scenarios include identifying and accessing enriched uranium sites. Officials affirmed these discussions are routine military planning, not a decision to execute a military operation. Separately, intelligence
assessments indicated Iran accessed missile depots and platforms previously under rubble, and likely added modern Russian weapons to its stockpiles during the ceasefire.
