US House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was notified of strikes against Iran that were "defensive in nature." Johnson revealed he had been in the Situation Room earlier today with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and Defense Secretary Hegseth, where Iran was among the topics discussed.
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