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Trump says 'We've won' Iran war, predicts oil prices will drop despite economic turmoil

Mar 11, 2026Center Right

President Trump said Wednesday the war against Iran is turning out to be "easier than we thought" and predicted that soaring oil prices will plummet again, as the conflict threatens to upend his focus on the economy in a midterm election.

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