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Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues
For perspective on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Bolton. He served as national security advisor in President Trump's first term. During his tenure, the U.S. announced it was withdrawing from the JCPOA, the nuclear agreement with Iran that had been negotiated during the Obama administration.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues, For perspective on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Bolton. He served as national security advisor in President Trump’s first term. During his tenure, the U.S. announced it was withdrawing from the JCPOA, the nuclear agreement with Iran that had been negotiated during the Obama administration.
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- Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton arguesPBS News - 2026-05-26T22:50:38+00:00
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