National Security Adviser John Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US 'prudence' for weakness

U. S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday that Iran should not “mistake U. S. prudence and discretion for weakness,” after the U. S. abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance drone. Bolton’s tough message seemed to be aimed not only at Tehran, but also at reassuring key U. S. allies that the White House remains committed to maintaining pressure on Iran.