For Iran, struggling from sanctions imposed under Washington's policy of "maximum pressure", the US presidential race raises hope of change—but also fears that life could get even worse.
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◢ President Donald Trump said no Americans were harmed by an Iranian missile attack on U.S. bases in Iraq early Wednesday, defended the U.S. killing of a top Iranian general and said he would impose new sanctions on Tehran. “Iran appears to be standing down,” Trump said. “Which is a good thing for all parties concerned and a very good thing for the world.”
◢ President Donald Trump ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton because he “disagreed strongly” with many of his positions, ending a tumultuous tenure marked by several setbacks in U.S. foreign policy. “I asked John for his resignation, which was given to me this morning,” Trump tweeted. “I thank John very much for his service. I will be naming a new National Security Advisor next week.”
◢ The White House insisted Monday it was not seeking the overthrow of Iran's clerical regime even as it seeks at the United Nations to pile pressure on Tehran. "As I have said repeatedly, regime change in Iran is not the administration's policy," national security advisor John Bolton told reporters as he previewed President Donald Trump's week at the global body.
