As Israel confirmed launching “pre-emptive strikes” on Iran, the U.S. administration led by President Donald Trump tried to keep its distance from the operation. However, House Speaker Mike Johnson publicly voiced strong support for Israel, echoing sentiments often shared by the country’s allies.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Johnson wrote, “Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself!” His post included an image of the Israeli flag, clearly backing Israel’s military action.
Israel IS right—and has a right—to defend itself! pic.twitter.com/306CJIHeGx
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) June 13, 2025
Explosions Rock Tehran
On Thursday evening, multiple blasts were heard in Iran’s capital, Tehran. The explosions took place at military and nuclear facilities. Later, Israel claimed responsibility for the attack, describing it as a necessary pre-emptive move.
US Denies Involvement in Israel’s Attack
Shortly after Johnson’s public statement, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released an official comment. He stressed that the United States had no part in the Israeli strikes.
Rubio stated, “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran, and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.”
He further added, “Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defence. President Trump and the Administration have taken all necessary steps to protect our forces and remain in close contact with our regional partners. Let me be clear: Iran should not target US interests or personnel.”
Trump’s Response Under Global Scrutiny
With tensions rising between Israel and Iran, global attention now shifts to how President Trump will respond. This comes at a time when his administration had been engaged in discussions with Iran over a potentially significant nuclear agreement. As events unfold, the world is watching Trump’s next move carefully.
