US Speaker: Iran's Ballistic Missiles Posed Imminent Threat to Allies, Forced US Action

• US Speaker Mike Johnson stated Iran's ballistic missile development posed an imminent threat to US regional allies, necessitating Washington's involvement.
• Johnson highlighted Iran's missile building speed and scale exceeded allies' defensive capabilities, also providing cover for nuclear ambitions.
• Attempts to negotiate with Iran on nuclear enrichment and funding of proxies/terrorist groups were unsuccessful.
• The US acted on a "narrow and unique opportunity" to neutralize Iran's missile launch capability and downgrade its Navy.
• President Donald Trump affirmed the US acted preemptively, not due to Israeli maneuvering, and the campaign severely degraded Iran's military.