Trump's Iran endgame unclear as he weighs quick exit against losing leverage

President Trump hasn't spelled out how he wants the Iran war to end. But ending the military campaign too early could mean losing leverage over what comes next.

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Trump's Iran endgame unclear as he weighs quick exit against losing leverage

NPR •published Mar 6, 2026, 9:40 AM UTC •fetched Mar 6, 2026, 9:56 AM UTC