U.S. officials have issued contradictory statements regarding the war’s schedule and objectives.
US President Donald Trump has once again hinted that the Iran war could end soon, but did not say when or how it would end.
Advisers to the US leader are reportedly urging him to find an exit strategy.
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But Israel has said it will not stop until what it calls an “existential threat” posed by Iran is removed.
Meanwhile, the Iranian government has set its own conditions for ceasing attacks across the region, including international guarantees that there will be no future hostilities.
How can we end wars as they increasingly take their toll on the global economy?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
guest:
Adolfo Franco – US Republican strategist and former advisor to Senator John McCain
Foad Izadi – Professor of World Studies, University of Tehran
Lawrence Wilkerson – Retired US Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell
Published March 12, 2026
