Key facts
- Peter Thiel expressed skepticism about the US war with Iran.
- Thiel stated, 'We should not have done it.'
- He suggested the US might be losing the 'soft power war.'
- Thiel criticized neoconservatives and Middle East wars.
- He mentioned meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early 2024.
Billionaire technology investor Peter Thiel has voiced skepticism regarding the US war with Iran, stating that the conflict should not have been initiated. These remarks, made on October 12 at a private event, represent a notable departure from President Donald Trump's foreign policy stance. Thiel, a significant Republican donor, expressed concerns about the war's execution and the potential loss of soft power. He also touched upon the influence of the International Criminal Court and its potential implications for the Trump administration, referencing comments from former officials Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney. Thiel also mentioned a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in early 2024.