Comedian Bill Maher has criticised the U.S. for its strategy in Iran, pointing out several instances where the country's strategy "fended up" on its approach. He also noted that the country’s government has been controlled by a surveillance state and that the rise in Iranian resistance was not achieved. Maher also criticized President Trump for not controlling the Strait of Hormuz, where its closure has led to high oil and fuel prices. His comments came as the U-S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continued into its fourth week.