John Bolton Says Biden's 'Refusal To See That Iran Has Already Launched A Wider War...Imperils Americans' After Rockets Wound US Soldiers In Iraq

John Bolton, a Trump-Era National Security Advisor, has expressed concern over the Biden administration’s handling of Iran’s recent aggressive actions in the Middle East, which he believes endangers American and allied interests.

What Happened: Bolton took to X on Monday, to voice his concerns about the escalating situation in the Middle East. He criticized President Joe Biden’s response to the recent attacks on Americans in Iraq by Iranian proxies, which he believes could be a precursor to a direct Iranian assault on Israel. “Joe Biden’s refusal to see that Iran has already launched a wider war in the Middle East imperils Americans and our allies. Enough is enough,” Bolton tweeted.

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On Monday, at least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq, which was attacked by two Katyusha rockets. One American was seriously injured, reported Reuters.

The attack came amid rising tensions following the killing of senior Hamas and Hezbollah members, and Iran’s vow to retaliate. The Pentagon planned to deploy additional military resources to the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iraq, hosting 2,500 U.S. troops, has seen increasing attacks linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict. U.S. and Iraqi officials discussed efforts to de-escalate the situation, while U.S. Central Command coordinated with allies in the region in case of an Iranian attack against Israel.

Why It Matters: Bolton’s criticism comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah military commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, allegedly by Israel. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly ordered a direct strike on Israel in retaliation.

A potential Iranian attack on Israel could disrupt global markets, similar to the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This escalating conflict and its potential impact on global stability underscore Bolton’s concerns about the Biden administration’s approach to Iran’s aggression.

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