John Bolton

For example, seizing the heights around the Strait of Hormuz to try and provide some security on the Iranian side of the Strait against efforts to close it.

I think it's the more, it's the three latter examples or others, more narrowly defined missions that he's still considering.

I don't think they would have ordered what looks to be a Marine Ready Group, maybe 2,500 Marines into the region unless they thought there might be some need for them.

I don't think that means a final decision has been made, though.

Well, I don't think the Israelis really do that any more than we do.

I mean, I can't tell from that video where he was or anything about it.

But knowing RT is a propaganda arm, I would take it with a grain of salt.

To be clear, I'm against killing journalists online.

by the US or Israel or any of our allies.

You know, if they've got more evidence, let's see it.

Well, I think the the the Iranians are pretty good at propaganda and they know how to maneuver journalists.

And I think that's what they hope to get.

I think Israel is making a mistake by not having more access to journalists.

It's a pain in the neck in any military operation.

But, you know, I think we've certainly had our conflicts in this country over.

To me, the balance is much of a pain as it can be.

is to be as transparent as you can be.

People are going to find out if something goes wrong.

And we live in an era very different from earlier times in history when you could conceal what was happening on the battlefield.

I'd rather come down in favor of openness to the press than trying to keep them out.