Key facts
- John Bolton, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, has criticized Donald Trump's potential approach to Iran.
- Bolton described any potential deal with Iran under Trump as a "birthday gift" to the Iranian regime.
John Bolton, who previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, has voiced strong criticism regarding Donald Trump's potential dealings with Iran. Bolton characterized any potential agreement or concession made by Trump to the Iranian regime as a "birthday gift," implying it would be a detrimental and unwarranted benefit to Iran.