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Bill Maher Shifts Stance on Iran, Critiques Ceasefire

4/12/2026

Summary

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Bill Maher changed his position on the Iran conflict during the April 10, 2023 episode of *Real Time with Bill Maher*, now hoping President Donald Trump will withdraw from military action.
Maher criticized the recent ceasefire agreement, mocking its mutual nature and Trump's aggressive social media comments.
He noted Iran's $2 million toll for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, comparing it to Disneyland prices.
Maher also ridiculed Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic mission to Pakistan, suggesting it positions Speaker Mike Johnson next in line for the presidency.

History

Historical Context

The Iran Hostage Crisis began on November 4, 1979, when 52 American diplomats were taken hostage by Iranian students following the Islamic Revolution. This event stemmed from U.S. support for the ousted Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The crisis lasted 444 days, ending with the Algiers Accords on January 20, 1981, and significantly deteriorated U.S.-Iran relations, influencing foreign policy for decades.

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Story summary

Bill Maher changed his position on the Iran conflict during the April 10, 2023 episode of *Real Time with Bill Maher*, now hoping President Donald Trump will withdraw from military action.
Maher criticized the recent ceasefire agreement, mocking its mutual nature and Trump's aggressive social media comments.
He noted Iran's $2 million toll for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, comparing it to Disneyland prices.
Maher also ridiculed Vice President JD Vance's diplomatic mission to Pakistan, suggesting it positions Speaker Mike Johnson next in line for the presidency.

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