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Bolton Urges Action Against Iran Amid Trump's Diplomacy

2/18/2026

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John Bolton, the former national security adviser, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for not setting a departure date for Iran's supreme leader.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported Trump's diplomatic efforts.
Bolton said Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear weapons program.
Bolton suggested targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard generals to encourage regime change, noting the regime has been in power for over 46 years.

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John Bolton, the former national security adviser, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for not setting a departure date for Iran's supreme leader.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported Trump's diplomatic efforts.
Bolton said Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear weapons program.
Bolton suggested targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard generals to encourage regime change, noting the regime has been in power for over 46 years.