Mark Ruffalo, Jack White and others speak out after US-Israel strikes on Iran

A number of Hollywood figures have spoken out online following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with several stars expressing alarm over the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East.

Musician Jack White was among those who reacted, sharing a strongly worded Instagram post criticising political leadership and warning about the consequences of further conflict.

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Actor John Cusack also weighed in on X, where he suggested the military action was politically motivated and could have wider implications.

Trump starts a wag the dog war – to distract from Epstein and to do Netenyahu ‘s bidding – who’s lobbied for this for over 30 years –
Had enough yet ?

— John Cusack (@johncusack) February 28, 2026

Elsewhere, Carrie Coon took to social media to mock the newly formed international relations committee, referring to it as the “Department of War”.

“Department of War.” They weren’t kidding about that.

— Carrie Coon (@carriecoon) February 28, 2026

Mark Ruffalo, best known for his role as the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared an article on Threads discussing one of the key negotiators linked to the Iran file, adding his own critical remarks.

The online reactions reflect widening concern among public figures about the potential human and geopolitical fallout from the latest developments. The reported strikes have heightened fears of a broader regional escalation, with observers warning about the risk of further military exchanges and the impact on civilians if tensions continue to rise.

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The online reactions reflect growing concern among public figures about the potential human and geopolitical fallout from the latest developments.