DW NewsWhat do Trump’s latest threats say about his state of mind? Is the Iran conflict spiraling- and could it escalate further? And as JD Vance heads into critical talks, what’s really on the line? DW’s Washington Bureau Chief speaks with former National Security Adviser John Bolton for a stark assessment of the strategy, the stakes, and the growing uncertainty.
Chapters:
0:00 Trump’s Iran Threats: Panic or Strategy?
1:55 Should the 25th Amendment Be Invoked?
3:09 ‘Neuron Flashes’: How Trump Makes Foreign Policy Decisions
4:08 Why Regime Change in Iran Failed to Materialize
5:37 JD Vance Meets Iran: High‑Risk Diplomacy Explained
7:15 Ceasefire Chaos: Lebanon, Israel and the Strait of Hormuz
9:56 Is Iran on the Brink of Regime Collapse?
15:05 Escalation Risks: Nuclear Threat or Face‑Saving Exit?
