WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee

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April 15, 2026
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U.S. Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This testimony marks Waltz as the highest-level U.S. official to appear before Congress since the U.S. and Israeli strikes initiated a war against Iran. His appearance provides congressional insight into the ongoing conflict. The testimony offers a direct opportunity for senators to question a key Trump administration official regarding the war's progress and diplomatic implications.

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