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Speaker Johnson: ‘I certainly pray’ Trump’s prediction on Iran war ending after midterms is ‘right’

13 SEP 2026 · 09:24 ET·3:02·60.8K VIEWS·5.8× USUAL PACE

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the conflict with Iran is impacting domestic prices and expressed hope that President Trump's prediction of the war ending after the midterm elections will be accurate. Johnson affirmed that Congress does not provide a blank check for the war, emphasizing that Operation Epic Fury achieved its objective of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and that the current focus is on resolving the situation advantageously for the American people, including stabilizing gas prices.

WHY IT MATTERS

The ongoing conflict in Iran has direct implications for global energy markets and domestic consumer costs, including fuel and grocery prices. Successful resolution could alleviate these economic pressures and enhance American safety.

MIKE JOHNSON DONALD TRUMP IRAN OPERATION EPIC FURY MIDTERM ELECTIONS

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