U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton announced that U.S. sanctions against Iran are having their intended effects on the Iranian economy and popular opinion, but that regime change in the country is not Washington’s current policy. The U.S. and its allies continue to monitor Iranian activity in Syria and across shipping channels while remaining at odds over U.S. departure from the Iran deal, which has strained U.S. relations with many of its most important allies and trading partners.
Source: Sanctions on Iran having effect, but regime change is not U.S. policy: Bolton | Reuters
