Bolton says US strikes on Iran ‘justifiable and necessary’

John Bolton defended the Trump-era preemptive strikes on Iran, arguing they were justified and necessary to counter Iran’s nuclear program. He stated that President Trump had every right to act preemptively to protect national security.

Bolton emphasized that the strikes aimed to prevent Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon capability and to deter further provocative actions in the region. He asserted that such measures were in line with U.S. interests and security commitments.

The remarks underscore ongoing debates about preventive military action against Iran and the legitimacy of preemptive uses of force in addressing nuclear proliferation concerns.