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Trump says Iran war is winding down, weighs Cabinet changes as oil fears mount

President Trump described an endgame in the Iran conflict while dispatching 2,500 Marines to the region, weighing more Cabinet moves after Bondi's exit, and preparing for a potential $150 oil surge.

Apr 4th 2026 · United States

Insights

  • Trump said the Iran war is winding down and urged others to resolve disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • An additional 2,500 Marines are being sent to the Middle East.
  • Following Bondi's ouster, Trump is considering further Cabinet changes.
  • The White House is bracing for a potential oil spike to $150 or higher as the Iran conflict tightens supply.
  • Trump told POLITICO he would help pick Iran's next leader, predicted regime change in Cuba, and expressed frustration with U.S. policy on Ukraine.