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Michael Moore Condemns U.S. Role in Iran Conflict

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Michael Moore, the filmmaker, calls the United States the "bad guys" in the Iran conflict and says the United States has historically been the aggressor.
In a Substack post, he condemns U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran and accuses meddling since 1953.
He calls for military disobedience to "illegal" orders and urges Congress to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The remarks coincide with Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran.

History

Historical Context

The 1953 Iranian coup, executed by the CIA and British intelligence, ousted Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, who had nationalized Iran's oil industry. This intervention reinstated the Shah, leading to 26 years of autocratic rule and significant U.S. influence in Iran. The coup's legacy contributed to anti-American sentiment, culminating in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which replaced the monarchy with an Islamic republic.

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Story summary

Michael Moore, the filmmaker, calls the United States the "bad guys" in the Iran conflict and says the United States has historically been the aggressor.
In a Substack post, he condemns U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran and accuses meddling since 1953.
He calls for military disobedience to "illegal" orders and urges Congress to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The remarks coincide with Trump's two-week ceasefire with Iran.

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