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Late-Night Hosts Roast Trump’s Feelings on Iran War

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war would end "when I feel it in my bones."
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked his reliance on feelings over logic.
Seth Meyers criticized Trump's military strategies and NATO comments, suggesting NATO should respond with "two dog sleds."
Colbert and other hosts questioned claims that a previous president supported Trump, highlighting the absurdity.

History

Historical Context

The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when Iranian militants seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, holding 52 American diplomats for 444 days. This event severely strained U.S.-Iran relations and impacted President Jimmy Carter's administration. The hostages were released on January 20, 1981, coinciding with Ronald Reagan's inauguration, highlighting ongoing complexities in U.S. foreign policy towards Iran.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump said the Iran war would end "when I feel it in my bones."
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel mocked his reliance on feelings over logic.
Seth Meyers criticized Trump's military strategies and NATO comments, suggesting NATO should respond with "two dog sleds."
Colbert and other hosts questioned claims that a previous president supported Trump, highlighting the absurdity.

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