Actor George Clooney and filmmaker Michael Moore have publicly criticized President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding Iran, characterizing them as potentially constituting war crimes.

Clooney accused Trump of making threats that could amount to war crimes, specifically referencing what he described as a threat to "end a civilization." The actor's comments drew a response from the White House, which dismissed Clooney's criticism by mocking his film career and acting abilities rather than addressing the substance of his concerns.

Separately, Moore escalated his criticism of the situation, describing Trump's threats against Iran as reaching "holocaust" levels. The filmmaker also directed criticism at Democratic Party leadership, calling them "cowards" and alleging that they actually support military conflict with Iran despite public statements to the contrary.

The exchanges come amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, though the specific Trump statements that prompted the celebrity criticism were not detailed in the available reports. Both entertainment figures have been vocal critics of Trump's foreign policy approach throughout his presidency.

The White House's decision to respond to Clooney's comments with personal attacks rather than policy explanations reflects the administration's typical approach to celebrity criticism, often focusing on the messenger rather than the message.