The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Plans Surrender to Iran after Putin Call
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Mar 10, 2026 Coverage of Trump's claim that the Iran campaign is 'pretty complete' and how those remarks moved markets. A look at his call with Putin and possible Russian-aligned sanctions shifts. Discussion of shifting US war aims, drone losses and Israeli concerns. Coverage of hawkish rhetoric, Iranian rejection of diplomacy, and the economic fallout across the region.
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Trump Declares Iran Campaign Complete To Soothe Markets
- Donald Trump publicly declared the Iran campaign "pretty much complete" to calm crashing markets.
- Trump phoned CBS and framed a vague victory which coincided with the S&P erasing losses and oil prices declining from near $115 per barrel.
Putin-Talk Linked To Potential US Concessions On Sanctions
- Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin released a readout indicating Putin will work with Trump on ending the Iran war.
- The call ties U.S. messaging to Russian proposals while the Trump administration considers easing sanctions that benefit Russian oil sales.
Mixed Signals Between Trump And His Defense Team
- Messaging from Trump aides conflicted: some said the campaign was only beginning while Trump declared it nearly finished.
- Hegseth on 60 Minutes warned the operation was early and more options remain, contrasting Trump's "mission accomplished" tone.