Everyday Americans are already feeling the pressure of rising costs—from gas prices to groceries to retirement savings. Now, the escalating conflict with Iran threatens to push that pressure into a full-blown economic crisis.

Recent reports confirm that the United States has considered striking Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. This waterway is one of the most critical energy routes in the world, carrying a significant share of global oil and gas. When access to it is disrupted, markets react instantly—oil prices surge, supply chains strain, and working families pay the price.

Even the threat of escalation has caused volatility. When the possibility of a pause in strikes emerged, oil prices dropped and markets stabilized. That alone shows how fragile the situation is—and how much is at stake for the American economy.

Striking Iran’s energy infrastructure risks triggering exactly what Americans cannot afford: a prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, global energy shortages, and a shock to the stock market that could impact pensions, savings, and jobs across the country. It could also provoke retaliation against critical infrastructure across the region, deepening the crisis.

Americans across the political spectrum agree we must protect economic stability, energy access, and the financial security of our families.

We are calling on President Donald Trump to commit to avoiding military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure, and to prioritize diplomatic solutions that keep global energy flowing and markets stable.

The stakes are too high to gamble with the backbone of the global economy. Protect American households. Protect our energy security. Choose stability over escalation.