US House Speaker urges return to ‘maximum pressure’ policy on Iran

US House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, has called for a firm response to Iran, urging the Biden administration to abandon its current approach. In his statement, Johnson emphasized the need for a "strong message" to be sent to Iran, denouncing what he referred to as "unjustified violence and terror."

He stated, "The strategy of appeasement has failed, and a policy of interdiction is insufficient." Johnson further criticized the foreign policy under President Biden and Vice President Harris, claiming it has emboldened adversaries to engage in "increasingly dangerous attacks."

He concluded by calling for a return to the "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, suggesting that Biden should clarify the "decisive economic and potential military ramifications" that Iran would face if such actions continue.