Bush declared an axis of evil in 2002 consisting of Iran, North Korea, and Iraq, Bolton added bizarre axis of Cuba, Libya, and Syria.. ..…

Not being affected by the tragedy of Iraq war, he advocated for war against North Korea, Iran, Syria and Venezuela. . Bolton's thirst for war against Iran was so high that he favored Mojahdin Khalq Organization - cult group that some analysts have likened to Cambodia's Khmer Rouge - as..…

Bolton undermined Trump numerous times such as when Trump wanted to get out of Syria and sought negotiations with North Korea and Iran. Bolton led Trump into regime-change operations in Nicaragua and Venezuela, both of which backfired. . ..…

Trump announced Bolton's in tweet on Tuesday, saying he had disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, meaning the advocacy for regime change Syria, Venezuela, North Korea and Iran.. ..…

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela are similar to the kind of measures imposed on Iran, North Korea and Syria, Bolton said. ..…

In his press conference, Bolton disputed Patrushev's positive view of Iranian troops Syria, this was the stance of Russia and that Moscow also hopes to Tehran's forces and proxies leave Syria... ..…

He referred to the fact that Bolton immediately countermanded President Trump's order to withdraw all U.S forces from Syria.. ... President Trump ordered immediate withdrawal of all U.S forces from Syria, and John Bolton immediately countermanded his order.  ..…

Shortly Bolton reportedly told  Israeli officials that once Hussein was removed from power, it would then be necessary to deal with Syria, Iran, and North Korea afterwards .. Bolton's strategy was based on the claim that Iran was hiding its military nuclear program from IAEA,..…

Pompeo and Bolton head to Mideast amid tension over Syria pullout . We’re not abandoning the region, says State Department official; planned withdrawal, which led to Mattis resignation, will dominate Trump officials’ agenda on trip . ..…

This article traces the evolution of America's strategy highlights the primary shortcomings of U.S strategy, and offers recommendations for needed adjustments America's approach to the vexing set of security challenges emerging from Syria.. Bolton and Pompeo have at different times..…

Aside from his countless pronouncements about the need for regime change in Venezuela, Bolton has also targeted Iran and Syria with strongly worded tweets. . ..…

In an astonishing Washington Times article this week, unnamed Trump Administration officials (who may or may not be called “John Bolton”) are claiming that Iran, which has been battling al-Qaeda in Syria for nearly four years, is actually secretly allied with al-Qaeda and therefore Iran..…

The protection of Kurdish as condition for U.S from Syria as proposed by John Bolton after his meeting with Netanyahu Israel is in coherence with the interests of Israel. Kurdish rebels were blocking Iranian by Israel into Syria additionally the statement of Bolton is..…

While we believe there was never a military solution in Syria—nor Congressional authorization for the use of force—we are deeply concerned about the chaotic way in which the withdrawal plan has been rolled out, including continuing confusion over the timeline for the withdrawal and your administration’s..…

The Associated Press reports on Bolton's efforts to undo the decision to withdraw U.S forces from Syria. According to seven administration officials, Bolton's influence was central to the reinterpretation of Trump's order and convincing the chief to go along with it. ..…

At one time or another, Bolton has declared opposed to Iran, favor of pre-emptive strike against North Korea, favor of assisting regime change Syria, favor of toughening U.S stand against China, to include military options, and declaring that International Court at Hague was dead to U.S.. ..…

So, after Trump tweeted his new Syria policy, National Security Advisor John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo went into action to alter its trajectory. ... Trump has subsequently changed his mind about Syria, somewhat, but it wasn’t at the behest of Bolton or..…

His advisor, John Bolton, prefers message the US will not leave north-eastern Syria till the militants of Islamic State are defeated and Kurds protected.  ... This article was posted on Thursday, January 17th, 2019 at 3 16pm and is filed under Donald Trump, Egypt, Iraq, ISIS, John..…

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Bolton Puts Conditions on Syria Withdrawal, Suggesting Delay of Months or Years, claiming that he told reporters that American forces would remain Syria until the last remnants of Islamic State were defeated and Turkey provided guarantees that it would not strike Kurdish forces allied with..…

On Sunday, US national security adviser John Bolton said American troops will not leave northeastern Syria until IS is defeated and American-allied Kurdish fighters are protected, signaling a slow-down in Trump’s initial order for a rapid withdrawal. ..…

On Sunday, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said American troops will not leave northeastern Syria until IS is defeated and American-allied Kurdish fighters are protected, signaling a slowdown in Trump’s initial order for a rapid withdrawal. ..…

On Sunday, U.S. national security advisor John Bolton said American troops will not leave northeastern Syria until Islamic State is defeated and American-allied Kurdish fighters are protected, signaling a slowdown in Trump's initial order for a rapid withdrawal. ..…

Netanyahu made the comments in a meeting with US National Security Adviser John Bolton in the occupied Jerusalem al-Quds. . . . The Israeli prime minister asks visiting US National Security Adviser John Bolton to recognize Syria’s Golan Heights as Israeli territory. . ..…

Originally slated to take between 60 and 100 days, Trump’s withdrawal from Syria could take slightly longer. Bolton said at the weekend that there was no set timetable for the pullout, noting that “the timetable flows from the policy decisions that we need to implement.” . ..…

Then came the stunning announcement by National Security Advisor John Bolton declaring that no U.S troops would be withdrawn from Syria. ..…

Most recently, Trump's, John Bolton, said Monday during trip to Israel that U.S will not leave Syria until Islamic State is defeated and Washington receives guarantees that Turkey will not attack its Kurdish allies. ..…

Fresh Turkish-US crisis Erdogan refuses to see visiting US adviser, again threatens Kurds. 162 Views, Syria, US withdrawal from Syria... ... Bolton arrived in the company of Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of US Chiefs of Staff and James Jeffrey, Trump's on Syria and the..…

Gaps Widening between Turkey, US over Syria . TEHRAN (FNA)- Rifts are widening between Ankara and Washington after US National Security Adviser John Bolton said American troops would not leave Syria until Turkey agrees to stop attacks on Kurdish fighters. . . . . ..…

Syria withdrawal We explore the separation of powers between Congress and President to the order and, especially, the possibility of keeping ground force at Tanif as way to counterbalance Iran Syria.  John Bolton says that Article II will do the trick. Syria and detainees..…

Bolton is not giving up on keeping our illegal war in Syria going one way or another: . ... Bolton’s comments are another piece of evidence that the Syria withdrawal announced last month won’t be as swift or complete as originally advertised. ..…

Bolton, Pompeo, and the Pentagon effectively overruled Trump. . . . On Sunday, Bolton said there's no timeline for withdrawing US troops from Syria. ... Bolton said withdrawal of US forces from Syria is on hold, effectively saying  they'll stay, not leave. . ..…

Neocons in the administration such as John Bolton want to keep troops in Syria, supposedly to force the withdrawal of Iran, but in reality as part of an effort to fragment the country. ..…

Kremlin does not expect breakthrough on Syria at Istanbul summit . 5 . Lavrov, Bolton discuss strategic stability, Syria, Ukraine, North Korea . 6 . ..…

Last week, President Trump's John Bolton, longtime hawk on Iran, said the US would maintain Syria as long as Iran is there... ..…

Bolton declared this week that US troops would not leave Syria as long as Iranian troops serve outside Iranian borders. But Mattis contradicted Bolton, saying the troops remained in Syria to defeat Islamic State and that the commitment was “not open-ended.” . ..…

Washington's support for Syria may come as surprise to some, given that U.S has promoted the narrative of a democratic revolution Syria from 2011 to the present and has used calls for the establishment of a new Syria as the foundation for its agenda of overthrowing Assad-led government.. ..…

“We are watching, and we will come after you,” Bolton told Tehran. . And as far as taking on Mattis, who insists that U.S. troops are only in Syria to defeat the Islamic State—while Bolton said they should remain to deter Iran—that policy could also fail if Trump abruptly..…

which scraped away the veneer on Trump administration's stated commitments to accountability for grave crimes Syria and Myanmar. Bolton said Bush administration's worst predictions were confirmed by ICC prosecutor's request last November to open Afghanistan. ..…

Sure enough, in a May 2002 speech titled “Beyond the Axis of Evil,” Under Secretary of State John Bolton named Syria as one of a handful of “rogue states” along with Iraq that “can expect to become our targets.” ..…

Bolton: US troops staying in Syria until Iran leaves . U.S. will keep a military presence in Syria until Iran withdraws its forces, says Trump national security advisor. . ..…