US House Speaker signals new phase in Iran war
- On August 23, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Iran conflict could enter a “new phase” very soon.
- Johnson said allied nations may assist the US in the next phase and expressed hope the conflict could be brought to an end.
- He defended US action by saying Washington had prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran disputes.
- Johnson also said oil was still moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while mistrust of Tehran remains a hurdle in negotiations.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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