Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton alleges Iran strategically manipulated then-President Donald Trump during nuclear negotiations, securing favorable terms for itself. Speaking in Brussels, Bolton asserted Iran deliberately prolonged talks and exploited Trump’s desire for a deal. He claims Iran perceived Trump as eager to achieve an agreement at any cost, allowing them to leverage the situation to their advantage. Bolton’s comments offer a critical perspective on the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. The remarks come amid ongoing discussions regarding the potential revival of the JCPOA, a deal Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from in 2018. Bolton remains a vocal critic of the agreement and any attempts to reinstate it.