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Bolton: Trump Could End Iran War Amid Controversy

3/21/2026

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Bolton Advocates Peace

John Bolton, the former U.S. national security adviser, says Trump could end the war in Iran.
Bolton questions Trump’s shift from regime-change talk, noting the Iranian opposition lacks support.
Joe Kent, a former intelligence official, resigned in protest of the Iran war and faces an FBI investigation for leaking classified information.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, defended Trump, saying he had evidence of an imminent Iranian attack.

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Pezzullo Critiques Trump

Michael Pezzullo, a former Australian national security expert, criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's Iran war approach for failing to engage allies.
He says allied support is essential for Gulf defense and Strait of Hormuz control.
Trump defended his lack of ally communication and likened it to Japan's Pearl Harbor attack.
Pezzullo argues that strategic surprise can be maintained with prior preparations, citing Gulf War and World War II.

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Trump's Strait Dilemma

U.S. President Donald Trump has not secured responses to his request to open the Strait of Hormuz.
This reflects the consequences of his antagonistic policies toward allies.
The Trump administration appears unprepared for economic fallout, with rising oil prices and market disruptions.
Iran's military actions prompt U.S. allies to reassess reliance on American support.
Belief in American independence from foreign alliances may worsen issues as global economies become more interconnected.

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Bolton Advocates Peace

John Bolton, the former U.S. national security adviser, says Trump could end the war in Iran.
Bolton questions Trump’s shift from regime-change talk, noting the Iranian opposition lacks support.
Joe Kent, a former intelligence official, resigned in protest of the Iran war and faces an FBI investigation for leaking classified information.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, defended Trump, saying he had evidence of an imminent Iranian attack.

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