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.

The threat comes as Marines sail toward the region amid widespread speculation that U.S. soldiers could be called on to deploy.

President Donald Trump made it clear he doesn't plan to call a ceasefire with Iran. Connor Ling. More Videos

Israel’s defense minister threatened on Saturday that “the intensity of the attacks” by Israel and the United States against Iran’s ruling theocracy will “increase significantly” as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.

As the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran entered its fourth week, President Donald Trump allowed the sale of some Iranian oil to contain surging crude prices and floated “winding down” military efforts there.

President ⁠Donald ​Trump ‌on Friday ‌replied "I ⁠think so" ⁠when asked if ​Israel ​would be ⁠ready ⁠to ⁠end the war on

President Donald Trump declared Iran "finished" at a press availability on Friday. "You said the war was militarily won in Iran. What did you mean by that?" a reporter asked. "Oh, I think we've won," Trump responded.

President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” US military efforts against Iran, saying that the US was close to achieving its objectives as the conflict, which has roiled financial markets and the region,