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On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

What veterans want you to know about the war with Iran

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

WBUR

Talk Show, News, On Point, Daily, Npr

4.33.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2026

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

As the war in Iran enters its second month, the Trump Administration is sending U.S. marines to the region. Without a clear goal for the conflict, many veterans are speaking out, while others say it's necessary.

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0:39.2

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1:22.2

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1:30.4

This is On Point. I'm Anthony Brooks in for Megna Chakrabarty.

1:34.2

As the war in Iran continues, there are signs that President Trump is ready to wind it down.

1:40.2

Or maybe not.

1:41.4

He'll address the nation about his latest intentions this evening, and if you're

1:45.3

following his statements, you might be feeling a bit of whiplash. In just the last week, he's gone

1:50.5

from, we're not ready to leave yet, to the war is very complete, pretty much. He's called for regime

1:57.7

change, but the regime is still there. He's talked about sparking a popular uprising, but that hasn't happened.

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