Bolton: Trump in Panic After Iran Shoots Down U.S. Jet

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- John Bolton said the Iranian attacks on two U.S. fighter jets likely placed President Trump in panic mode.
- Iran downed an F-15E Strike Eagle over its airspace on Friday, the first known instance of Tehran shooting down a U.S. jet.
Why it matters: The panic claim suggests the U.S. president may be reacting emotionally to a rare Iranian attack, potentially influencing U.S. diplomatic and military responses, increasing pressure on his administration to decide on retaliation, and raising the risk of broader escalation for both nations.
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