politics
May 4, 2026
Israel has consistently encouraged Trump to attack Iran
Israel has consistently urged the US to facilitate regime change in Iran through a military campaign, John Bolton has said

TL;DR
- Benjamin Netanyahu has long encouraged President Donald Trump to enact regime change in Iran.
- John Bolton confirmed he also urged the US objective to be regime change in Iran.
- Bolton criticized Trump for not making a compelling case for regime change to the American public.
- Bolton believes the US should continue pursuing regime change in Iran, citing internal instability.
- The article does not provide specific strategies for unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.
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