Washington Today White House says gas price increases due to war with Iran are temporary; Sen. Blumenthal says Trump Admin. on path to put U.S. troops in Iran
Mar 10, 2026
Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, briefly introduced as the official outlining military strategy. He discusses intensifying strikes and operational timelines in the conflict with Iran. The conversation touches on rising gas prices, risks of U.S. troop deployment, and congressional debates over oversight and intelligence.
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White House Says Energy Price Spike Is Temporary
- The White House frames recent oil and gas price spikes as temporary disruptions tied to military objectives.
- Karoline Leavitt said markets will drop rapidly once Operation Epic Fury's goals against Iran are achieved and the Strait of Hormuz is secured.
Blumenthal Says Briefing Points Toward Boots On The Ground
- Senator Richard Blumenthal warned the administration appears to be on a path toward deploying U.S. troops in Iran.
- He cited dissatisfaction after a classified briefing and expressed concern about American lives and escalation risks including alleged Russian and Chinese assistance to Iran.
Use Congressional Oversight To Demand War Answers
- Senate Democrats urged forcing senior administration officials to testify under oath to provide oversight of the war.
- Cory Booker and colleagues planned to use procedural tools to compel open hearings on the conflict's costs and objectives.