Former national security adviser John Bolton says he hopes President Donald Trump’s administration’s Iran negotiations break down. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Bolton criticizes Trump and addresses the ongoing talks aimed at reaching an agreement involving Iran’s military activities. Bolton expresses the view that the negotiations should not succeed, saying he hopes they fail or “break down,” according to reporting from Mediaite and Breitbart. The coverage frames his remarks as part of broader criticism of Trump’s approach to Iran policy, presented in connection with CNN’s “The Lead.” The articles do not provide additional details on the specific negotiating demands, timelines, or proposals being discussed. Both accounts focus on Bolton’s stated preference that the negotiations not result in an agreement and his direct, negative assessment of the process’s outcome. The reports present his comments as personal statements rather than as official U.S. government positions.