Will Trump Finally End The Iran War?

Will Trump Finally End The Iran War?

From The Sentinel Report with Alex Newman by Alex Newman

March 23, 2026 · 60 min · Episode 296

About this episode

Alex Newman discusses the potential winding down of the Iran War and key developments in U.S. military involvement, featuring insights from guests on political and economic implications.

Trump is signaling that the war in Iran may be winding down, but 2,500 Marines are heading to the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz is still clogged, and American goals are unclear. In this packed episode of The Sentinel Report, journalist Alex Newman breaks down key developments in the conflict, including Congress' hesitancy to pass war funds and the resignation of director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent, and much more. Guests in this episode include: Justin Haskins, Vice President at The Heartland Institute and author of the The Next Big Crash: Conspiracy, Collapse, and the Men Behind History's Biggest Heist, to break down the Great Taking and how to protect yourself. Pastor Ché Ahn, a pastor and Republican candidate for Governor in California to discuss Gavin Newsom's failure and how California can be saved.

People in this episode

Host: Alex Newman

Guests: Justin Haskins, Pastor Ché Ahn

Topics covered

  • Iran War
  • U.S. Military
  • Political Analysis
  • California Politics
  • Counterterrorism
  • War Funding

Keywords

  • Iran War
  • Trump
  • U.S. Marines
  • Congress
  • California
  • Gavin Newsom
  • Counterterrorism
  • Justin Haskins
  • Ché Ahn

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Heartland Institute

Books & works: The Next Big Crash: Conspiracy, Collapse, and the Men Behind History's Biggest Heist

Places: California, Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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