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Nikki Haley says US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, rules out 2028 run

Nypost · · 287 words · By Ryan King
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“Former 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley said that the US will “probably” need to dispatch a special forces team to retrieve Iran’s uranium stockpile.”
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The provided evidence only contains general biographical information about Nikki Haley and her political career, but it does not contain any specific reports or evidence regarding her statement about needing a special forces team to retrieve Iran's uranium stockpile. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated or verified using the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nimarata Nikki Randhawa Haley (née Randhawa; born January 20, 1972) is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. amb…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Haley
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, announced her campaign for the 2024 United States presidential election in a campaign video on February 14, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikki_Haley_2024_presidential_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The political positions of Republican Governor Nikki Haley have been reported from her career in the South Carolina House of Representatives, during her 2011–2017 governorship, from her books Can't Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Nikki_H…
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“Haley told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday.”
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“President Trump has reportedly considered greenlighting a high-risk operation to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, which are thought to be buried deep underground after the US hit its nuclear sites with super-heavy bunker buster bombs.”
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The evidence references Donald Trump's involvement in Iran negotiations and military actions (e.g., '2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations' and '2026 Iran war'), suggesting the context of such an operation. However, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that Trump 'considered greenlighting a high-risk operation to retrieve Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles, which are thought to be buried deep underground after the US hit its nuclear sites with super-heavy bunker buster bombs.' This specific detail is not supported by the provided snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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“However, so far, Trump has refrained from approving that operation.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sections did not contain any information regarding Trump refraining from approving an operation to retrieve Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles.
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“Instead, he has publicly warned Iran that the US is monitoring its nuclear sites via satellite and will strike if Iran attempts to recover its stockpiles.”
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The evidence mentions US involvement with Iran in the context of negotiations and potential conflict (e.g., '2025–2026 Iran–United States negotiations' and '2026 Iran war'), suggesting monitoring or action. However, none of the provided evidence explicitly states that Trump publicly warned Iran that the US monitors its nuclear sites via satellite and will strike if Iran attempts to recover its stockpiles. This specific warning is not directly confirmed.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and infli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Relations between Iran and the United States in modern-day are unsettled and have a troubled history. They began in the mid-to-late 19th century, when Iran was known to the Western world as Qajar Pers…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–United_States_relations
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“Experts have suggested that if Iran’s stockpiles of uranium were fully enriched to 90%, they’d have enough material for at least 10 nuclear bombs.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sections did not contain any information regarding experts suggesting that 90% enriched uranium from Iran's stockpiles could yield material for at least 10 nuclear bombs.
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“Haley, who ran against Trump in 2024 for the GOP nomination, has largely supported the president’s military campaign against Iran.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sections did not contain any information regarding Haley supporting Trump's military stance against Iran.
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“She indicated Sunday that she is not eyeing a 2028 presidential run and argued it’s too early to think about whom she may support.”
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No evidence was gathered for this claim, and the provided evidence sections did not contain any information regarding Haley stating she is not planning a 2028 presidential run.
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