House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., insisted today that the U.S. military does not have "boots on the ground" in the Middle East amid the war with Iran, but urged officials in Tehran to "take note" of the buildup of American troops in the region.
"I think Iran should watch that buildup, and they need to take note of that," Johnson told reporters. He also called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial oil and gas shipping.
Johnson said he believes the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is nonetheless nearing an end.
"Operation Epic Fury is almost done. I mean, I think the mission that was very clearly defined in the beginning, the objectives have been met," Johnson said.
