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Johnson Defends U.S.-Israel War, Urges Hormuz Protection

9/2/2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and praised President Donald Trump.
Johnson said the war was necessary because Iran was close to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Johnson urged NATO and Arab allies to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open after Iran shut it.
A Massachusetts poll on Monday showed 54 percent of Americans disapprove of U.S. action on Iran.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and praised President Donald Trump.
Johnson said the war was necessary because Iran was close to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Johnson urged NATO and Arab allies to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open after Iran shut it.
A Massachusetts poll on Monday showed 54 percent of Americans disapprove of U.S. action on Iran.