Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion
Summary
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House, defended President Donald Trump’s decision to start a war with Iran by saying some Iranians lie as part of their religion. He claimed the war was necessary because Iran was close to getting a nuclear weapon, despite past US intelligence reports saying otherwise.Key Facts
- Mike Johnson praised President Trump’s handling of the war with Iran.
- Johnson said Iranians cannot be trusted because they lie, linking it to their religion.
- Lying is forbidden in Islam, the main religion in Iran.
- The US started military actions against Iran in June 2025 and again in February 2026.
- Many Americans (54%) disapprove of the war, according to a recent poll.
- The war has caused oil prices and inflation to rise in the US.
- Johnson said allies like NATO and Arab states have a strong interest in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil trade.
- The conflict has lasted over six months with no clear end in sight.
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