Caroline Leavitt

She says he meant that when Iran no longer poses a credible threat to the U.S.,

That's when he would determine the end of U.S.

operations.

In the meantime, Iran's choice of a new supreme leader is the late Ayatollah's son, who Trump has called unacceptable.

Franco Ordonez, NPR News, the White House.

Once the national security objectives of Operation Epic Fury are fully achieved, Americans will see oil and gas prices drop rapidly, potentially even lower than they were prior to the start of the operation.

I was made aware of this post.

I haven't had a chance to talk to the energy secretary about it directly.

However, I know the post was taken down pretty quickly, and I can confirm that the U.S.

Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time, though, of course, that's an option.

The president has said he will absolutely utilize if and when necessary at the appropriate time.

I'm Christina Ruffini.

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If they do anything to stop the flow of oil or goods within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the world's most powerful military 20 times harder than they have been hit thus far.

Inactive mine laying ships have been completely destroyed, President Trump says, amid threats to the Strait of Hormuz.

The president is warning Iran of severe consequences if the flow of oil is stopped in the strait, a narrow waterway where about 20 percent of global oil supplies transit.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt calls the increase in oil and gas prices temporary, claiming prices will fall rapidly when Operation Epic Fury is over.

And the president had an interesting exchange on Air Force One over the weekend, Carol.

I want to get your take about this idea of troops on the ground.

Mothers out there are worried that we're going to have a draft, that they're going to see their sons and daughters get involved in this.