I think that you have to look at this hostage taking not as an isolated incident, but part of a larger scheme that Iran is pursuing to project its power in the Middle East and really globally, part and parcel to their effort to acquire nuclear weapons.
Bolton emphasizes the broader context of Iran's actions and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities.
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