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Bolton: Trump is 'confused' about Iran war objectives - CNN The Source
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton says he thinks Trump has been looking for a way to get out of the war with Iran.
Lt. Gen. Mark Schwartz (Ret.) weighs in on latest deployment of US troops to the Middle East and CNN Global Affairs Analyst Brett McGurk unpacks the efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran conflict. - Aired on 03/26/2026.
0:00 John Bolton says Trump is nervous about the outcome of the war
2:55 Bolton points to what he says are mistakes in the prosecution of the Iran war
5:40 Retired general reacts to US paratroopers being deployed in the Middle East
7:40 CNN global affairs analyst says the odds of a deal ending the Iran conflict are currently low