# JD Vance says the war with Iran isn't a 'forever war,' but the end isn't in sight

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Podcast: [River to River](https://stenobird.com/podcast/river-to-river-1060576)
Published: 2026-05-21T12:00:00+00:00
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In March, President Donald Trump called the war with Iran a tremendous success. Weeks later, the countries are in a fragile ceasefire and the U.S. is prepared to resume strikes if a deal isn't met soon. University of Northern Iowa political scientist and former Air Force intelligence analyst Evan Renfro joins this Politics Day to discuss the war and the Trump administration's foreign policy. Then, Cornell College's Megan Goldberg breaks down the upcoming primaries for the open 2nd Congressional District seat.

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