Former National Security Adviser John Bolton stated that President Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Iran, are often impulsive and transactional rather than strategic. Bolton indicated that military action against Iran remains a possibility amid ongoing protests, alongside new economic sanctions. Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting and has cancelled meetings with Iranian officials until the crackdown ceases. The US has previously used force against Iran's nuclear program, and Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on countries trading with Iran.