US House Speaker Johnson Defends Operation Epic Fury as "Defensive and Decisive"

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday voiced support for Operation Epic Fury, characterizing it as "a defensive and decisive action taken to counter the imminent threat from Iran's aggressive actions against US forces, citizens, facilities, and assets." Johnson's remarks align with the White House's stated military objectives, which include eliminating Iran's naval capabilities and preventing the development of nuclear weapons. The White House has stated that Iran "has killed and wounded thousands of American troops over the years" and that its attacks and threats "will end during Donald Trump's presidency."