House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to end the war with Iran, stating "We got to wrap it up" amid declining public support and 16 U.S. troop deaths. His call contrasts with President Trump, who threatened to bomb Iranian infrastructure. As the U.S. enters a possible 12th day of strikes, the House is set to vote on a war powers resolution to end American involvement before its August recess.
Johnson pushes war end
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson called for an end to the Iran war, stating "We got to wrap it up" at a press conference on July 21, 2026
- ▪Johnson stated the objective of ensuring Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon has been achieved
- ▪Johnson said he does not believe an Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) is "in order right now."
Public opinion polling
- ▪A POLITICO poll found that only about one-third of MAGA voters believe the Iran war is worth the economic strain, down from almost half in May 2026
- ▪A Washington Post/Ipsos poll reported that more than two-thirds of Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of the conflict
Military escalation
- ▪The war with Iran began in February 2026, and 16 U.S. service members have been killed
- ▪Multiple U.S. allies in the Arab Gulf have reported attacks from Iran
- ▪The U.S. military is entering a possible 12th consecutive day of strikes on Iran
Trump threatens Iran infrastructure
- ▪Trump's threatened targets included infrastructure located in or near Tehran, Iran's capital
- ▪President Trump was scheduled to attend a dignified transfer for four U.S. service members killed in the conflict
- ▪President Donald Trump threatened to bomb one Iranian bridge or power plant for each time Iran attacks a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Congressional war powers vote
- ▪The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on a war powers resolution to end American involvement in the conflict
- ▪The House vote is scheduled before the chamber's monthlong August recess
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