Lawler: US Troops in Iran Should Secure Uranium

0:00It's April 6th. You're listening to U.S. News today, AI-powered national coverage. Republican Mike Lawler from New York says any U.S. troops sent to Iran should have one narrow goal, securing the country's enriched uranium stockpile. He made that clear on Sunday, pushing back against broader military ideas. Lawler stressed that Congress needs to be in the loop to classify briefings before any moves happen. He wants careful talks behind closed doors to avoid rash decisions. This comes amid long-standing tensions over Iran's nuclear program, where lawmakers debate have a stop-weapon development without sparking a bigger, regional war. The uranium issue has been a hot button for years in U.S. policy. President Trump is now weighing military options, including ground troops, if Iran doesn't strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He flat-out said no to ruling out boots on the ground. As talks heat up, the focus stays on that uranium and preventing escalation, with everyone

1:00watching how Trump balances pressure and restraints in this. High-stakes standoff.