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.

In a phone call with President Trump this weekend, the emir of Qatar said the current escalation in the Gulf region “will have dangerous repercussions on international security and peace,” according to a Qatari state-media readout.

Iran escalated strikes on energy sites in neighboring Gulf states, including a key facility in Qatar, in response to an Israeli attack on South Pa

Mark Warner, the committee’s top Democrat, pressed for clarity, pointing to Trump’s past remarks suggesting he did not expect Iran to retaliate against Gulf states or disrupt the critical oil transit route.

President Donald Trump renewed threats against Iran as the nation suffers continued strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Thursday, March 19.

In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.