Status Of Diplomatic Talks Uncertain Amid Trump’s Shifting Goals

The Lead with Jake Tapper

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🗓️ 31 March 2026

⏱️ 83 minutes

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In the fifth week of the war with Iran, the White House says its four to six week timeline on Iran has not changed. So, is Operation Epic Fury almost over? CNN’s experts discuss where the situation stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:02.0	The White House says you do the math on how long its military mission in Iran will last.
1:08.0	The lead starts right now.
1:10.0	The White House says its four to six week timeline on Iran has not changed.
1:14.9	We are in week five for those keeping track. So is Operation Epic Fury almost over? And with whom is the Trump
1:21.5	administration negotiating if Iran says that no direct talks with the U.S. are happening.
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