Mike Johnson denies the US is at war with Iran ahead of key congressional deadline

House Speaker Mike Johnson said congressional approval is not necessary for the conflict between the United States and Iran, disputing claims that the military operation is a war. Over two months into the conflict, Johnson has maintained that the operation is "not a war," arguing that the 60-day deadline enforced by the War Powers Resolution would not apply to this scenario. 'There's nothing Congress can do.'Without congressional approval within the 60 days, the resolution would mandate the pres...