Bolton: Regime Change in Iran Needed for Peace

0:00On March 18th, John Bolton, former national security adviser, is calling on President Trump to push for regime change in Iran. In a Wall Street Journal opinion piece this week, he says it's the only real way to end the current war and bring lasting calm to the Middle East. Bolton argues that limited strikes on military targets won't cut it. Instead, the U.S. needs to go after the regime's key pillars, like the Revolutionary Guard Corps and its militias. I would highlight the government's weaknesses, especially during their leadership transition troubles. The risks are huge if the Ayatollahs stay in power. Oil markets could face more chaos after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, spiking prices worldwide. Plus, terrorism would spread, and Iran's nuclear program might ramp up with help from Russia and China. Trump has been vague, saying he'll know when to end it by gut feel, though he hinted at avoiding quick fixes in a March 11 speech. Meanwhile, voices in a circle split, with some pushing caution over full overthrow.

1:00Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu Bax Bolton's view. Ukraine's Zelensky even offered help against Iran, while Senators planned to question Trump's intel team soon. With global stakes this high, Bolton insists settling for less just invites future fights.