Troops to Deploy as Tensions Rise with Iran

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State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus attends a news conference at the State Department in Washington, Monday, June 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus attends a news conference at the State Department in Washington, Monday, June 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

There is an escalation of tensions with the United States and Iran and there are calls for diplomacy as the Department of Defense authorized sending 1,000 more troops to the region.

AURN Washington Bureau Chief April Ryan speaks with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) about Congressional push for diplomacy.

Click ▶️ to listen to April Ryan’s White House Report:

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