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Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

Mike Johnson, the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has suggested that lying is part of Iranians’ religion as he defended President

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EUROPE SAYS· Sep 2, 2:40 AMTop US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

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I Wonder if Iran Trying to 'Run Out the Clock'On Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "The Source," Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) said that she wonders if Iran is thinking "let's see if we can just sort of run out | Clips

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Baumgartner welcomes renewed U.S. blockade of Iranian oil, calls for longer-term strategy in warWASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner has been consistent about his preferred approach to the U.S. war with Iran.

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GOP Sen. Marshall: Have to Bomb Dual-Use Targets in Iran, Which Means Civilians Will DieOn Monday's broadcast of CNN's "The Source," Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) said that dual-use targets in Iran will have to be bombed and "Whenever you start | Clips

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Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalatesSept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.The Iran-backed Houthis' lightning advance in Yemen along the Red Sea and their attacks on Saudi…

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When is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into RetreatA war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.

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