Trump’s Iran Gamble

Trump’s Iran Gamble

From Cato Event Podcast by Cato Institute

March 11, 2026 · 1h 16m

About this episode

The episode discusses President Trump's military actions in Iran and their implications.

President Trump has launched a war with Iran, leaving the American public with more questions than answers. Great uncertainty remains around the war’s strategic objectives, the duration of the campaign, and its long-term impacts on the United States, Iran, and the Middle East. Join us for a conversation with leading experts who will examine the possible trajectories of Operation Epic Fury and its broader consequences for the region and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Cato Institute

Topics covered

  • Iran
  • U.S. foreign policy
  • military strategy
  • Middle East
  • Trump administration
  • war
  • geopolitics

Keywords

  • Trump
  • Iran
  • Operation Epic Fury
  • U.S. military
  • Middle East
  • foreign policy
  • geopolitics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cato Institute

Places: Iran, United States, Middle East

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