India, Feb. 28 -- Mike Johnson said that the "Gang of Eight" received a detailed briefing earlier this week about possible US military action against Iran. The Gang of Eight includes the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives. They are usually informed by the White House when military action may be close.

Johnson's statement on Iran

In a written statement, Johnson said that "Today, Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions. President Trump and the Administration have made every effort to pursue peaceful and diplomatic solutions in response to the Iranian regime's sustained nuclear ambitions and development, terrorism, and the murder of Americans-and even their own people," J...