Iran's Hidden Nuclear Threat: 440kg Uranium

0:00It's March 27. Welcome to Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Iran hides 440 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium in mountain tunnels, enough for several nuclear bombs if further processed. This dot pile, called the Crown Jewels of their program, survived last June's U.S. and Israeli strikes, aimed at dismantling Tehran's nuclear efforts. Just like David Albright warned that turning this material into weapon-grade uranium would take little time, even with a small secret operation. While strikes hit enrichment sites and weapon-making parts, the hit and fuel remains a major threat. U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard says the overall program is obliterated and degraded, but the uranium stash is intact. Analysts compare it to cash-saved up, making bomb assembly easier than producing the fuel itself. Sighting in near Isfahan in the Zagros Mountains, or at sites like Natanz and Fordow, requires tough ground missions by special forces, facing deep tunnels and defenses.

1:04President Trump says they're not targeting it yet, focusing on broader attacks first. Securing or destroying this material now could prevent Iran from racing to a bomb and avoid future wars, as experts urge action before any ceasefire. Release the threat hanging.