Bolton: Trump likely in ‘panic mode’ after Iran attacks US fighter jets
Why it matters: Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran could escalate military conflict or lead to a new diplomatic agreement.
- John Bolton believes President Trump is in "panic mode" following Iran's downing of a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, an unprecedented event.
- President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to agree to a deal, threatening "hell will reign down" if they fail to comply, according to Channel News Asia and Forbes.
- Iran has responded to the mother of a downed US jet pilot by stating her sons are more imperiled with Trump in power, as reported by India Today World.
- The F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iranian airspace, with NYT World providing details on the incident.
- Trump's administration is also reportedly seeking deportation deals with autocrats, a separate but related foreign policy move noted by NYT World.
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton suggests President Trump is in "panic mode" after Iran shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle, marking the first known instance of such an event, while Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to make a deal or face severe consequences. Multiple sources confirm Trump's threat of "hell" if a deal isn't reached, with Iran retorting that American soldiers are more endangered under Trump's leadership.
