Hollywood actor George Clooney has accused President Donald Trump of threatening to destroy Iran, stating that such a threat would constitute a war crime if he followed through on it. The White House responded with a humorous response on social media, calling Clooney's comments "terrible acting ability". The president had posted the threat on his Truth Social account on the day before a deadline he had set for Iran to stop blocking ship traffic across the Strait of Hormuz. However, a ceasefire was reached with Iran after they both agreed to halt the conflict for two weeks.