- President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that a “regime change” has effectively occurred in Iran following the death of key leaders, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Trump announced that 20 large oil tankers will begin moving through the shut-down Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning.
- The President expressed high confidence in reaching a new deal with Tehran’s revamped leadership, currently headed by Mojtaba Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump has declared that the month-long conflict between US-Israeli forces and Iran has achieved its primary objective of “regime change.”
Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, March 29, 2026, Trump cited the significant turnover in Iranian leadership as proof of a new political reality.
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He noted that the US is now dealing with an entirely different group of officials following the airstrikes that claimed the life of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28.
Mojtaba Khamenei has since been tapped as the country’s third Supreme Leader, and Trump believes this shift will pave the way for a swift diplomatic resolution.
“We’re dealing with different people than anybody’s dealt with before,” Trump remarked, adding that he is “pretty sure” a comprehensive deal will be finalized soon.
This optimistic tone comes as a surprise to many, given the intensity of the military strikes over the past few weeks.
Perhaps the most immediate impact of these developments is the potential easing of the global energy crisis.
Since the conflict began, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for 20% of the world’s oil has sent prices skyrocketing.
However, Trump revealed that as a “sign of respect,” the new Iranian leadership has permitted 20 “big, big boats of oil” to begin transiting the waterway starting tomorrow morning.
This move is expected to provide much-needed relief to global markets and lower gas prices for consumers worldwide.
While the President signals a move toward peace, the geopolitical situation remains delicate.
The transition of power in Tehran and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait are seen as critical tests for the new administration in Iran.
Meanwhile, domestic reactions in the US continue to be mixed, with many watching closely to see if this “regime change” results in long-term stability or further regional complications.
