All In with Chris Hayes

Trump says Iran war will end ‘when I feel it in my bones’

Mar 14, 2026
A deep dive into the unfolding Iran war, troop movements, casualties, and risky military objectives. A court rebuke over subpoenas targeting the Fed and concerns about politicized prosecutions. An investigation into the prison guard tied to Jeffrey Epstein and lingering inconsistencies. Reporting on dark-money influencer schemes shaping a key primary.
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President's 'In My Bones' Endpoint Reveals No Exit Plan

  • Donald Trump openly framed the war’s end as subjective, saying "when I feel it in my bones," signaling no measurable exit criteria.
  • Chris Hayes contrasts that with the human cost: 13 U.S. service members dead and rising regional casualties, highlighting lack of planning.
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Administration Misread Strait Of Hormuz Risk

  • Multiple reports show the administration underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the U.S. unprepared.
  • CNN and the New York Times reported closed-door briefings with no near-term solutions while the White House denied the claims.
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Vague Objectives Prevent Measuring Progress

  • Rep. Adam Schiff says the war's objectives are vague: degrading Iran's military and potentially regime change, but officials give no specific metrics.
  • Briefings claim being "far ahead" with no numbers to define progress.
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