The article explores the failed American plans for a nuclear project in Greenland during the 1960s, highlighting the historical context and geopolitical implications of such ambitions.
The article delves into Operation 'Iceworm,' a massive and ambitious U.S. project dating back to the 1960s that aimed to create a network of tunnels under the ice in Greenland to house nuclear weapons. Despite strategic frameworks like a 1951 agreement with Denmark, the project encountered numerous obstacles that ultimately led to its failure. The narrative also references the contemporary interest from former President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland, underscoring continued tensions and complex historical ties between the U.S. and Denmark over the island.
