Andrew Weber
Coverage of Andrew Weber in the Nexus archive.
- Trump attacks 'Fake News CNN,' accuses media of failing to credit US troops for Iran operation
President Donald Trump criticized CNN and other media outlets for not crediting U.S. troops involved in a military operation against Iran's nuclear sites. Experts, including former defense officials, highlighted the complexity and risks of retrieving highly enriched uranium from Iran, noting it would require significant U.S. military resources and face substantial challenges.
- Expert predicts thousands of US troops would be needed to secure Iran's highly enriched uranium
Andrew Weber, a former U.S. Defense official, stated that securing Iran's highly enriched uranium would require thousands of U.S. troops due to the need for a secure perimeter around deep tunnels in Isfahan. Experts like Matthew Bunn noted Iran's nuclear program remains intact despite U.S. strikes, and President Trump has vowed to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, either by negotiation or force.