US military leaders secretly briefed on a plan to enter Iran and seize nuclear material. Top General Dan Caine cut short a NATO meeting for these critical briefings. President Donald Trump halted the high-risk operation after warnings of severe Iranian retaliation and US casualties. Discussions about seizing enriched uranium continue despite diplomatic efforts.

New details are emerging that show just how close the U.S. came to full-scale war in Iran.

The US’ top general made a secret, rushed visit to US Central Command headquarters in Florida late last month to be briefed in person on plans for the US military to send ground…