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Trump Weighs Troop Deployment to Secure Iran's Uranium

3/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a decision to deploy troops to Iran to secure 970 pounds of enriched uranium.
Lawmakers cite complexities in a move to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities.
Republican allies say they plan to address the uranium issue, though details remain unclear.
If the United States does not act, Iran's hard-liners could pursue nuclear weapons, complicating Trump's strategy.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a decision to deploy troops to Iran to secure 970 pounds of enriched uranium.
Lawmakers cite complexities in a move to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities.
Republican allies say they plan to address the uranium issue, though details remain unclear.
If the United States does not act, Iran's hard-liners could pursue nuclear weapons, complicating Trump's strategy.