President Trump has warned that the U.S. will “obliterate" Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. https://t.co/3qRT3zYp0g
— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) March 23, 2026
President Donald Trump took the United States to war without a vote of support from Congress, but lawmakers are increasingly questioning when, how and at what cost the war with Iran will come to an end.
As the conflict enters its fourth week, the toll is becoming apparent. At least 13 U.S. military personnel have died, and more than 230 have been wounded. A $200 billion request from the Pentagon for war funds is pending at the White House. Allies are under attack, oil prices are spiking and thousands of U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East with no endgame in sight.
Trump said late Friday that he was considering “winding down” the military operations even as he outlined new objectives and goals. Meanwhile, Israel said Saturday that the war was only at its half-way point and vowed to ramp up attacks.