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Ex-US Fifth Fleet commander warns on Iran op

A former commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet has publicly cautioned that a military operation to remove nuclear materials from Iran would be unwise and require a massive ground force.

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A former commander of the U.S. Fifth Fleet has weighed in on the debate over potential military action against Iran's nuclear program. He stated he does not believe a special mission to remove nuclear materials from Iran is wise at this time. He argued that such an operation would be extremely complex and would necessitate a very large ground force to execute, highlighting the significant military challenges involved.
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