Ted Lieu Questions Mike Waltz Over Al Jazeera Footage of Iranian Strikes

U.S. Representative Ted Lieu confronted United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on the House floor after showing Al Jazeera video that documented a series of Iranian missile strikes on Jordanian targets earlier this week. The footage, which displayed explosions and civilian damage in the capital Amman, was presented by Lieu as evidence of Tehran’s expanding regional aggression and as a prompt for the United States to reassess its diplomatic posture toward Iran. Lieu questioned Waltz on the administration’s current strategy, asking whether the U.N. envoy had communicated any concrete steps to deter further attacks and protect U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East.

Waltz responded that the United States remains committed to a coordinated international response, emphasizing ongoing consultations with regional partners and the United Nations Security Council. He reiterated that Washington continues to monitor the situation closely and is prepared to take “appropriate measures” should Iranian actions threaten stability. The exchange underscores heightened congressional scrutiny of U.S. policy toward Iran following the Jordan strikes and signals a potential push for a more assertive diplomatic or strategic posture in the coming weeks.