Scaramucci slams Trump's Iran war as 'council of one' decision-making

Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director, has warned that President Donald Trump's war with Iran is being driven by a 'council of one' style of decision-making, which could have serious repercussions for the United States. In an interview with RT, Scaramucci noted that the conflict, now in its sixth week, has already inflicted widespread destruction across the region, with mass displacement and mounting economic strain. Civilian casualties continue to rise both in Iran and elsewhere as strikes intensify.

Scaramucci criticized the lack of broad consultation in the Trump administration, claiming the president is surrounded by 'a team of... yes-men,' contrasting this with earlier administrations. While he does not believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is manipulating Trump, he argued that the decision on the Iran war was made personally by the president. This, he said, heightens the risk of 'unintended consequences,' such as a potential shutdown of oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump has threatened to attack if Iran does not reopen it.

Furthermore, Scaramucci addressed claims that the war has helped push the Jeffrey Epstein files out of the headlines, stating it has put the issue 'on the back burner.' Despite this, he described the release of documents mentioning Trump as 'a problem' and 'a big risk,' suggesting circumstantial evidence of a possible link. Despite his criticism of Trump's policy, he expressed hope for de-escalation, the 'defanging' of state-sponsored militias in the region, and a diplomatic outcome to the conflict.