Johnson says 'we're not at war' as Iran clock approaches 60 days

"U.S. Not at War with Iran, Says House Speaker Mike Johnson: A 60-Day Countdown As the United States inches closer to the 60-day mark since Congress was notified of the conflict with Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has sought to downplay the situation, stating that the U.S. is 'not at war' with the Middle Eastern nation. Despite ongoing tensions, Johnson claims that the U.S. is focused on brokering a peace deal, with no 'active, kinetic military bombing' taking place. The Speaker's comments come as the Biden administration continues to navigate a complex web of diplomatic efforts, military operations, and escalating tensions with Iran. As the situation remains fluid, questions are being raised about the true nature of the conflict and the future of U.S.-Iran relations."

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that the U.S. is “not at war” with Iran, as the 60-day mark since Congress was notified of the conflict approaches. “I don’t think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a peace,” Johnson told NBC...