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Flood Says He Does Not Support 'Decimating Civilian Infrastructure' in Iran
Johnson says the United States is not at war with the Iranian people and warns that striking civilian targets would cross a legal line.
- On Monday, Republican Senator Ron Johnson broke with President Donald Trump, urging him to avoid striking civilian infrastructure in Iran. Johnson stated he hopes Trump's threats are merely "bluster" rather than actual military strategy.
- Trump has threatened to strike Iranian power plants and bridges if the regime fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. ET Tuesday. He warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" without a deal.
- Speaking on the John Solomon Reports podcast, Johnson insisted the U.S. is "not at war with the Iranian people" but seeks to liberate them. Rep. Mike Lawler echoed concerns that targeting infrastructure would "cripple the Iranian regime" but is not the preferred outcome.
- Negotiations with the U.S. have stalled as Iranian officials rejected a proposed ceasefire deal on Tuesday. State media warned that crossing "red lines" would trigger responses beyond the region.
- Democratic leaders including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned the rhetoric as dangerous, while critics argue the escalation risks a reckless war without congressional authorization. Democrats are pressuring Republican leadership to act immediately.
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Flood says he does not support 'decimating civilian infrastructure' in Iran
In a sit-down interview with the Journal Star Tuesday, Republican Rep. Mike Flood said Congress needs to be briefed on military operations in Iran after President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.
Trump ally Sen. Ron Johnson breaks with president over Iran threats, as Democrats call on Congress to act
Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Republican Sen. Ron Johnson broke with President Donald Trump on his threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran, saying in a podcast, “I hope and pray” he is “using this as bluster.” “I do not want to s…
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