The Iran war, now well into its third month, has caused oil prices to soar globally as Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz.

The hearings are expected to veer into the handling of a war that appears locked in a stalemate as higher fuel prices pose political problems for the GOP.

The Iran war, now well into its third month, has caused oil prices to soar globally as Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz.