Joe Rogan says Donald Trump may have made a major mistake over Iran. His comments add to growing conservative criticism of the conflict. The podcaster questioned whether the latest U.S. military action matches the promises Trump made to voters. Speaking on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan argued that many conservatives never wanted another war in the Middle East and are uneasy about the current direction.
Joe Rogan criticizes Donald Trump over Iran war
Joe Rogan’s remarks came after the United States resumed military strikes on Iran following Tehran’s attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Reacting to the developments, he said Trump “might’ve f—ed it up by going to Iran.” He also argued that the conflict is “not something anybody that’s conservative wanted,” adding that many Americans backed Trump because they believed he would avoid new wars.
The podcast host’s criticism aligns with prominent conservative voices such as Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, and Matt Walsh. They contend that the administration has prioritized Israel’s interests in its Iran policy while giving insufficient consideration to the consequences for Americans. The latter have faced fluctuating gasoline and energy costs since the conflict escalated.
Rupert Lowe, the British politician appearing alongside Rogan, struck a more restrained tone. He called Iran a destabilizing force that promotes what he described as a “very bad philosophy.” However, he argued that military action should never be taken without a clear national payoff. Although he recognized Tehran’s links to organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas, Lowe pushed back on the idea of intervention, asking what tangible gains the US would actually see from entering another conflict.
The comments arrived as tensions in the region continued to shift. Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel threatened negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel maintained its security zone along the Lebanon border. Iran said regional peace had been secured under a ceasefire memorandum and urged Trump to honor the agreement (via The Hill).
That changed after Iran struck three ships with fire Tuesday and fighting continued Wednesday. Trump later declared the memorandum ceasefire was “over.” Now, world leaders are watching to see whether the conflict will escalate or cool down.
