White House provided updates on U.S. military actions against Iran, energy prices, and war objectives. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that U.S. military operations against Iran will continue until Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States and its allies. Once the conflict ends, Americans can expect oil and gas prices to fall.
Leavitt said at that day’s press briefing that the timing of the end of U.S. military actions depends on whether Iran still poses a threat to the U.S.
She emphasized that the U.S. government’s goal is to ensure that Iran cannot threaten the U.S. or its allies and cannot develop nuclear weapons.
Leavitt said: “When the President determines that Iran no longer poses a credible threat to the United States, he will decide to end these operations.”
She stressed that military operations will continue until Iran’s attack capabilities are “completely destroyed.”
White House: Military actions have made significant progress
Leavitt said that U.S. military actions against Iran have already achieved substantial progress. The operation, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury,” entered its tenth day on Tuesday.
She stated: “So far, this operation has been hugely successful, and our warriors are winning this critical battle faster than expected.”
According to White House data, the U.S. military has struck more than 5,000 enemy targets. Iran’s ballistic missile attacks have been reduced by over 90 percent, and more than 50 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed.
Leavitt said: “Eliminating terrorists is a good thing.”
Trump administration: Operations aim to restore deterrence
U.S. President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth also commented on the military actions.
Trump stated that these strikes aim to weaken Iran’s military capabilities and force Tehran to reconsider its actions.
Hegseth emphasized that this is a focused strike on strategic targets while also protecting U.S. forces.
Both said the conflict is a response to Iran’s escalating threats, with the goal of restoring deterrence and maintaining regional stability.
White House: Oil prices will fall after the conflict
Leavitt also said that once the conflict ends, Americans will see oil and gas prices drop quickly.
According to AP data, after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran, nationwide U.S. gasoline prices rose. In the weeks following the conflict’s start, gas prices increased roughly 11 percent–17 percent, from an average of about $2.94–$3.00 per gallon to about $3.30–$3.50 per gallon.
Leavitt said: “The American people can rest assured that the recent rise in oil and gas prices is only temporary. In the long term, this operation will result in lower gasoline prices.”
She also noted that Trump has reiterated ensuring that oil continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard global energy supplies.
Leavitt said: “President Trump will not allow rogue Iranian terrorists to block freedom of navigation and energy flow.”
White House responds to draft discussions
As military operations continue, discussions about a potential U.S. draft have appeared on social media.
In an interview with Fox News, Leavitt was asked whether the government might reinstate the draft to supplement military forces.
Leavitt said: “President Trump wisely has not ruled out any options.”
However, she did not confirm that the government is considering reinstating the draft, stating that the President will continue to assess the progress of military operations before deciding the next steps.
Meanwhile, the host also mentioned that some families are concerned that their children could be drafted, and asked whether the government would continue relying primarily on air strikes to avoid deploying ground troops in Iran.
Leavitt responded that the President will continue to evaluate the effectiveness of military operations and make decisions based on the situation.