White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said 'Americans will see oil and gas prices decrease rapidly' after the conflict with Iran ends.
by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News DeskWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a news briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on March 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Leavitt spoke on a range of topics including the President's schedule and the ongoing joint strikes on Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said "Americans will see oil and gas prices decrease rapidly" after the conflict with Iran ends. She shared the news on Tuesday, which marked the tenth day of "Operation Epic Fury," adding that prices might even drop below prices seen ahead of the war. "Last night, President Trump reiterated his commitment toward keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, so the United States and all of our allies can receive their energy needs," Leavitt said. "President Trump will not allow rogue Iranian terrorists to stop the freedom of navigation and the free flow of energy," she added. The briefing comes amid escalating military operations, including what U.S. defense officials have described as the most intense day of strikes yet against Iran’s military infrastructure, and heightened scrutiny over the war’s conduct and objectives. "Ten days in, this campaign has been a resounding success thus far, and America's warriors are winning this important fight at an even faster pace than we anticipated," Leavitt said, adding that more than 5,000 enemy targets have been hit so far. She also said Iran's ballistic missile attacks are down more than 90%, and more than 50 Iranian naval vessels were destroyed.President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have defended U.S. military operations in Iran as necessary to protect American interests and restore deterrence in the region. Trump has described the strikes as decisive and aimed at weakening Iran’s military capabilities, arguing they forced Tehran to reconsider its actions.Both have framed the conflict as a response to escalating threats, while maintaining that the administration’s objective is stability and security, not prolonged war.Authorities discovered over 1,000 pounds of meth, worth around $25 million, hidden in a 62-year-old man's tractor trailer.Washington lawmakers debate millionaires tax overnight as session deadline nears Washington lawmakers worked into Tuesday morning after an overnight session in Olympia, still debating the so-called millionaires tax.TheAnacortes Police Department says a death investigation is in progress after the bodies of two people were found inside a home Tuesday morning.
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