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Meet SOCOM, the special US forces that may enter Iran to take care of 'loose nukes'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Meet SOCOM, the special US forces that may enter Iran to take care of 'loose nukes'

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering military action against Iran due to potential nuclear threats. A decision is expected within weeks, as Iran nears nuclear weapon capability. In such scenarios, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) could intervene, particularly if Iran's nuclear materials become unsecured. SOCOM, responsible for countering weapons of mass destruction, has a history of tackling global threats from extremist groups to narco-traffickers, underscoring its critical role in U.S. defense strategy.

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