John Bolton just told us who's really running Trump's Iran war strategy — and it's not who you'd expect. His answer will surprise you.
The Breakdown — What You Need to Know:
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says there is no formal decision-making process in the second Trump administration, with Iran and Ukraine policy shaped by "whoever talked to Trump last."
Bolton says Trump's ceasefire and memorandum of understanding with Iran collapsed because the US negotiated with civilian officials who don't control Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Bolton claims Trump's central focus during the Iran war has been domestic gasoline prices ahead of the November midterms, not a coherent Gulf strategy.
Bolton discusses the uncertain status of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since taking power.
Bolton addresses the power vacuum left by Senator Lindsey Graham's death and who now holds influence over Trump on foreign policy.
Bolton weighs in on Trump's mixed signals toward NATO following the Ankara summit and predicts continued instability in the alliance relationship.
Bolton forecasts Republican losses in the House in the November midterms, citing falling approval ratings and economic anxiety.
A Times Now World Exclusive.
00:00 – Introduction: Bolton on the Iran War
00:28 – Why the Memorandum of Understanding Was Doomed
01:54 – Strategy or Improvisation? Bolton's Verdict
02:57 – Trump's Gas Price Trap
04:03 – Hormuz Tariffs and the Ground Troops Question
05:22 – Inside Trump's TV-Driven Decision Making
06:25 – Who's Advising Trump After Graham's Death
07:38 – Netanyahu's Real Influence on the War
09:23 – Trump, NATO, and the "Scam" Comment
10:48 – Who Deters Russia Without US Backing?
11:40 – Ukraine, Patriot Missiles, and the Ankara Signal
12:54 – Security Interest or Personal Win for Trump?
14:02 – Bolton's Midterm Election Forecast
14:43 – Are Americans Actually Benefiting From the War?
15:47 – Hormuz Fees, Tariffs, and the India Relationship
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