Republicans Pressure Trump Over Iran War and Gas Prices

Republican lawmakers are expressing growing frustration with the White House over the management of a five-month war with Iran. The conflict has driven average gas prices above $4 per gallon, creating political pressure for GOP candidates ahead of the November elections. Speaker Mike Johnson has urged Donald Trump to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to lower fuel costs.

Internal GOP divisions have emerged over the administration's strategy. Senator Bill Cassidy has threatened to support Democratic-led resolutions to limit presidential war powers, while Senator Thom Tillis criticized the administration's objectives as ambiguous. Vice President JD Vance has attempted to mitigate these concerns by briefing Senate Republicans that oil prices remain stable due to regional shipping.

White House spokesperson Anna Kelly defended the administration, stating that the president has been transparent with Congress. She maintained that Trump is the only leader to confront the threat of a nuclear Iran head-on.