As gas spikes to an average $4 a gallon, Hegseth says Iran ground war still an option

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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WASHINGTON — The White House defended skyrocketing gas prices Tuesday as a “short-term disruption” during the ongoing war in Iran, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the administration will not “foreclose any option” in the conflict, including boots on the ground.

Briefing publicly for the first time since March 19, Hegseth said it will be “the president’s determination alone” when the war objectives are complete and the “upcoming days will be decisive.” Hegseth also said …

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