President Trump Says Iran War Could Last Weeks; Oil Surges, War Powers Vote Looms

On today’s White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker talks about President Trump's warning that U.S. military operations against Iran could last four to five weeks — and possibly longer...  Speaking from the East Room, the president says the strikes were America’s “last best chance” after diplomacy failed. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells lawmakers the hardest hits are yet to come, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the war will not resemble Iraq or Afghanistan. As Iran threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply — crude prices surge 7%, raising concerns about higher gas prices in the weeks ahead. Drone and missile attacks ripple across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Syria, while U.S. forces brace for potential escalation. At home, Congress prepares for a bipartisan War Powers vote led by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, challenging the president’s authority to continue military action without additional authorization. Speaker Mike Johnson pushes back, warning the measure could undermine national security. Plus: Rising U.S. casualties and Pentagon security updates Lawmakers briefed on Iran strategy State Department evacuation warnings across the Middle East President Trump announces he will attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time All that and more from the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.