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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.
Sources
- The four words Trump said to Bondi on way to SCOTUS hearing revealed www.independent.co.uk
- Trump’s ominous four words to Pam Bondi that sealed her fate as attorney general www.independent.co.uk
- Trump made Supreme Court move his seat to right in front of the judges during birthright hearing, ACLU head says www.independent.co.uk
- About that Bondi-Trump Lawfare www.wsj.com
- Trump weighs more Cabinet changes after Bondi ouster www.politico.eu