Greta Thunberg criticizes Trumps comments on Iran

US President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran sparked a mixed reaction from the public, with some expressing concern and others showing support for military action. On Tuesday, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg criticized Trump’s statement that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” calling it a “muted public reaction” to the threat.

Thunberg expressed her disappointment on Instagram, stating that she believes people are not taking enough action against war crimes. She also highlighted the normalization of genocide and destruction of the environment, which she claims has led to a lack of accountability for those responsible.

Recent polls have shown a generational divide in opinions about the US and Israeli involvement in Iran. A Pew Research Center poll found that young people across the political spectrum are more skeptical about the war’s prospects for success, even among Trump’s right-wing base. For example, 67% of Republicans over 65 believed the war would make Iran less likely to develop a nuclear weapon, compared to 25% of those between 18 and 29.

When asked about the potential impact on the Iranian people, older Republican voters were more likely to believe that the war would not harm them, with only 7% saying they would be worse off. In contrast, nearly 28% of younger voters shared this view. Democratic-leaning voters also showed a similar divide, with younger respondents being more pessimistic about the war’s effects.

Other polls have found similar trends, including a survey by Emerson College that showed young people in the US tend to fear the outbreak of war more than older respondents. A Politico poll also found disparities among men who identified as “MAGA Republicans,” with only 49% under age 35 believing Trump had a plan for the war on Iran.

These findings reflect a broader trend of opposition among young people in the US to foreign intervention and war, particularly when it comes to military action against Iran.

Source: Al Jazeera