DID Press: Global opposition to the US and Israel’s military actions against Iran has entered a new phase, with voices emerging from the heart of the entertainment industry—Hollywood. Numerous American actors, TV hosts, and public figures have condemned the war, criticized Washington’s policies, and demanded an immediate halt to attacks, with some calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
The wave of protest intensified following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, particularly the deadly attack on a girls’ school in Hormozgan province, which killed dozens of students and drew widespread international media attention and social media outrage.
Key reactions include:
- Jimmy Kimmel, late-night host, called the strikes a “desperate move” aimed at diverting public attention from domestic political controversies rather than protecting national security.
- Kerry Kwon, actor, criticized the Trump administration for transforming the Department of Defense into a “war machine,” noting that this change reflects a deeply militarized foreign policy.
- Rosie O’Donnell, comedian, denounced Trump as a “liar” for breaking his campaign promises to end wars, urging his impeachment.
- Laura Herring, American-Mexican actor, questioned the administration’s claims of supporting women’s rights in Iran, pointing out the hypocrisy of bombing a girls’ school.
- Liam Cunningham, Irish actor, called the killing of Iranian children “utterly senseless,” condemning anyone who justifies it as “mentally unwell.”
- Susan Sarandon and Javier Bardem, actors and activists, shared images and reports from the Hormozgan attack, highlighting what they described as crimes against innocent children.
- Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephen King also joined calls for impeachment, citing broken promises and constitutional obligations.
These responses indicate that opposition to the war extends beyond politicians and human rights activists, encompassing influential cultural and artistic figures who are now amplifying their voices globally against the conflict.