Farhadi Calls on Filmmakers to Condemn U.S.-Iran War
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- Asghar Farhadi published a statement calling on artists and filmmakers worldwide to be a voice to 'stop the destructive aggression,' specifically denouncing attacks on civilian infrastructure as a war crime
- Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran doesn't agree to a deal, referencing '47 years of extortion, corruption, and death' and suggesting 'Complete and Total Regime Change'
- Trump set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline to destroy Iran's infrastructure including bridges and power plants, with the source noting such attacks on civilian targets likely violate the Geneva Convention
- Negotiations are reportedly continuing, with Pakistan reportedly playing a major mediating role between the U.S., Israel, and Iran
- Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz is a key sticking point, with the source noting the chokepoint has driven a spike in oil prices since the war started five weeks ago
Why it matters: Farhadi is a two-time Oscar winner with international moral authority, lending cultural weight to the 'war crime' framing of infrastructure attacks at a moment when Trump has set an 8 p.m. ET deadline to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants. With Pakistan now mediating between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz dispute driving oil prices higher, the diplomatic window is narrowing as fast as the military ultimatum.
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