Trump downplays war in Iran as U.S. goals remain unclear
Trump downplays war in Iran as U.S. goals remain unclear  
Podcast: The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
Published On: Thu Mar 12 2026
Description: On tonight’s Nightcap: More conflicting messages from the White House as the Iran war continues. Then, countries agree to historic release of stockpiled oil to ease energy costs. Plus, how the war is going to hit your wallet beyond just gas. David Rohde, John Avlon, David Gura, Joel Payne, and John Bartman join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.