Washington DC, April 3 -- Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has raised concerns over the strategic clarity of US President Donald Trump's approach to the ongoing Iran conflict, warning that contradictions in messaging and undefined objectives could prolong the war.

Speaking in an interview with ANI, Bolton said, "Well, I think Trump's remarks were contradictory and I think it's very hard to predict what would come because his objectives are unclear." He added that Trump's address to the nation failed to clarify whether the goal was regime change, dismantling Iran's nuclear program, or targeting its missile capabilities.

Highlighting earlier remarks by Trump, Bolton said the President had previously encouraged protests with...