Top US lawmaker claims some Iranians view lying as part of their religion

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, defended President Trump’s military actions against Iran, suggesting that dishonesty is inherent in Iranian culture. Johnson claimed that the U.S. war was justified due to an imminent nuclear threat from Iran, despite conflicting intelligence assessments. The ongoing conflict has led to rising oil prices and public disapproval, with a recent poll showing 54% of Americans opposing U.S. military actions against Iran.

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