Iran Nuclear Watch: Bolton – United States Iran Policy FLAWED

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Former US Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton answers questions during a press conference at Japan’s National Press Club in Tokyo. Bolton said that six-way talks with North Korea had failed and a breakthrough would only come after the collapse of Kim Jong-Il’s regime.

AP: Bolton: U.S. Following Flawed Iran Plan

Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton says the United States may not be able to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons because the Bush administration is following a flawed diplomatic strategy.

In an interview with Fox News airing Wednesday night, Bolton said that contrary to administration claims, the U.N. Security Council resolution against Iran that was approved last month is “very weak.”

Bolton stepped down in December after serving as U.N. ambassador for 16 months. He was the point man for the administration in the diplomatic debate over the resolution.

The former envoy said the diplomatic means chosen by the administration to halt Iran’s nuclear program may not achieve the desired ends.

“The disjunction between that objective and the diplomacy we have been pursuing is ultimately going to be a problem for the president,” Bolton said.

He added that the administration placed too high a priority on achieving unity in the council.

“Pursuing the goal of unity detracts from the substantive goal of preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons,” Bolton said.

Not only have the diplomatic efforts towards the Axis of Evil been too weak but United Nations negotiations have also been protracted and allowed Iran and North Korea to more fully develop their nuclear and missile delivery programs.

Mr. President, the “NUCELAR POINT OF NO RETURN” is IMMINENT.

The American people deserve ACTION not “stalled” and “feckless” diplomacy.

Stay tuned…….