Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: United States

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Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religion

US House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that lying is part of some Iranians' religion while defending President Trump's decision to launch a war on Iran. Johnson stated that Iranians cannot be trusted in negotiations, claiming that for some, lying is apparently acceptable. A recent poll indicated that 54 percent of Americans disapprove of US military actions against Iran.

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