Trump says 'We've won' Iran war, predicts oil prices will drop despite economic turmoil Mar 11, 2026 · Tom Howell Jr. · washingtontimes.com read more » 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. Read more »