Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton dismissal

President Hassan Rouhani signals approval of firing of national security adviser

Iran's president has urged the US to "put warmongers aside" after the dismissal of John Bolton as national security adviser, with tensions remaining high in the Gulf.

Hassan Rouhani's remarks signalled approval of Donald Trump's decision to remove Bolton, who had been hawkish on Iran and other global challenges.