The article explores the complex efforts to eliminate Iran's highly enriched uranium (HEU), a critical component for nuclear weapons. Drawing on the successful 1994 U.S. operation in Kazakhstan known as Project Sapphire, it highlights the feasibility of such missions and contrasts them with the current geopolitical tensions and Iran's fortified underground facilities. Experts emphasize that while previous operations showcased the potential for secure removal of nuclear material, Iran's deep tunnels and ongoing nuclear advancements make targeted destruction and extraction extremely challenging today.