There is a move afoot by House Republicans to bring to the House floor open debate over operations in Iraq, reports the Chicago Tribune. Reporter Jill Zuckman quotes House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) as saying that the House floor is the right forum for debate about “serious issues of the day” over which members and others “have concerns.” He also called it an opportunity to showcase good news from Iraq.
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets around the Strait of Hormuz on May 7, as the conflict with Iran flared up again—though officials say the ceasefire remains in effect.