The Daily John Bolton’s Plan for Iran
May 13, 2019
Mark Landler, White House correspondent for The New York Times, delves into the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran as the latter warns about reviving its nuclear program. He discusses the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and critiques John Bolton's hawkish strategies, which emphasize regime change over diplomacy. The conversation also explores how European nations are caught in a tug-of-war between U.S. sanctions and their commitments to Iran, reshaping the geopolitical landscape.
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Shift in US-Iran Relations
- Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the simultaneous appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor significantly shifted US-Iran relations.
- This combination of events set the stage for increased confrontation, especially given Bolton's hawkish stance on Iran.
Differing Objectives on Iran
- John Bolton's objective regarding Iran differs from Trump's.
- Trump is open to negotiations, while Bolton seeks regime change and democratization in Iran.
Bolton's Distrust of Iran
- Bolton views the Iranian regime as untrustworthy due to their support of terrorism and pursuit of nuclear weapons.
- This distrust fuels his belief that negotiation is futile and regime change is necessary.