Israel Is Under ‘Enormous Pressure’ From Biden Admin Not to Seek Further Retaliation Against Iran: John Bolton

‘It’s a difficult position to be in,’ Mr. Bolton said. ‘I think Iran was very, very lucky here.’

National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Jan. 28, 2019. Holly Kellum/NTD

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Israel faced significant pressure from the Biden administration to refrain from further retaliation against Iran following Tehran’s recent attack.

In the early morning of April 19, Israel launched a retaliatory attack on Iran in response to Tehran’s firing over 300 missiles and drones into Israeli territory last week.