Trump adviser Bolton says Russia 'stuck' in Syria, Iran must leave

U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton speaks during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem August 21, 2018. REUTERS/RonenZvulun

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Russia is "stuck" in Syria and looking for others to fund post-war reconstruction there, U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said, describing this as an opportunity for Washington to press for Iranian forces to quit the country.

Bolton, speaking to Reuters while on a visit to Israel, said U.S. contacts with Russia did not include any understanding over a push by Damascus's forces against the rebels in Idlib. But he warned against any use of chemical or biological weapons there.