Mike Johnson adamant US is ‘on the verge’ of peace between Israel and Iran

Published June 24, 2025 10:49am ET



House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed hope that “cooler heads” will prevail in the conflict between Israel and Iran despite the latter country being “an irrational actor.”

Trump’s peace deal between the Middle Eastern countries, announced Monday evening, was jeopardized after the two countries exchanged attacks four hours before the ceasefire was set to begin. Iran violated the ceasefire shortly after it began, prompting harsh criticism from President Donald Trump against both countries.

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