Iran could retaliate against the U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would likely cause oil and gas prices to surge.

Trump's message comes after the U.S. bombed Iran's nuclear sites, putting the world on edge that the Islamic Republic might target energy supplies.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire on Monday to see oil prices kept down amid fears that the aftermath of the attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities could cause them to spike. "Everyone, keep oil prices down,