Washington, Sept. 23 -- Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has praised the economic potential of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), but warned that peace and security will "remain at risk" until there is a regime change in Tehran, along with shipping routes through the region remaining inherently unsafe.

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), unveiled in 2023, comprises an Eastern Corridor connecting India to the Gulf region and a Northern Corridor connecting the Gulf region to Europe.

Commenting on US President Donald Trump's endorsement of the initiative and his broader foreign policy approach, Bolton argued that the administration lacks a coherent regional strategy and handles geopolit...