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Speaker Johnson Defends U.S. Strike Amid Iran Threat

3/19/2026

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Johnson Defends U.S. Actions

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends U.S. actions in Iran, citing intelligence of an imminent threat.
He criticizes Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center Director, who resigned, for saying there was no threat and alleging Israeli influence.
Johnson says the strike decision was necessary to prevent mass casualties.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges global diplomats to pressure Iran as the U.S. embassy in Iraq faces drone attacks with no injuries.

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Johnson Advocates Military Funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for a supplemental spending bill to replenish U.S. military resources amid operations in Iran, while asserting the United States is not at war.
Johnson said the operation is nearing completion and $16.5 billion has been spent.
The White House and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now call it a war.
Critics, including Democratic representatives, oppose spending and urge congressional oversight, citing lack of justification.

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Johnson Defends U.S. Actions

House Speaker Mike Johnson defends U.S. actions in Iran, citing intelligence of an imminent threat.
He criticizes Joe Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center Director, who resigned, for saying there was no threat and alleging Israeli influence.
Johnson says the strike decision was necessary to prevent mass casualties.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urges global diplomats to pressure Iran as the U.S. embassy in Iraq faces drone attacks with no injuries.

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