ICYMI yesterday, the EU is planning to trade with Iran, fuggedaboud the sanctions:

Pompeo has come out against the plan (not surprisingly)

Now Bolton joining in the protest

  • Says enforcement of our sanctions on Iran will be aggressive and unwavering
  • Swift should follow example of businesses reexamining their dealings with Iran
  • Says of EU plan for Iran payments channel, the EU is strong on rhetoric and weak on follow through so it is no surprise there are no details, fixed dates
  • Says we do not intend our sanctions to be undermined by Europe or anybody else

John Bolton is US National Security Advisor