In a surprising reversal, British broadcaster Piers Morgan voiced support for Israel’s recent military strike on Iran, despite months of harsh criticism toward Israel’s conduct in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas massacre.
Posting to his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he commands an audience of nearly 9 million followers, Morgan wrote:
“I’ve been increasingly critical of Israel’s war strategy in Gaza, but given the IAEA report exposing Iran’s imminent nuclear threat, and the Iran regime’s stated intent to wipe out Israel + support for Hamas/Houthi/Hezbollah terrorism, Israel’s preemptive strike seems justified.”
The post, which quickly reached 2.7 million views, marked a dramatic departure from Morgan’s previous tone, which many pro-Israel voices viewed as one-sided or overly sympathetic to Hamas narratives. His popular talk show has faced criticism in recent months for giving airtime to anti-Israel and, in some cases, openly antisemitic guests without adequate pushback.
Morgan’s statement referenced a new International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report revealing that Iran is rapidly approaching weapons-grade uranium enrichment capabilities. Israeli officials have long viewed this development as an existential threat.
Morgan, who has become one of Britain’s most prominent media figures, had been among the most vocal Western critics of Israel’s operations in Gaza. His endorsement of Israel’s strategic military decision now aligns him—at least temporarily—with voices in Jerusalem and Washington that view Iran’s nuclear progress as a red line.
One senior Israeli official, speaking anonymously, responded: “When someone like Piers Morgan, who’s spent months attacking our every move, acknowledges the legitimacy of this strike, it shows how serious the Iranian threat has become.”
The Israeli strike targeted several high-value Iranian nuclear and military facilities, including sites tied to the SPND and Iran’s underground enrichment infrastructure. Iran has promised a response, and fears of a broader regional war remain high.
While it’s unclear whether Morgan’s change in tone represents a deeper reevaluation of his stance on Israel, the post has been widely circulated by pro-Israel groups and media as a rare sign of support from a typically combative voice.
For now, Morgan’s comment stands out not only for its content—but for who said it, and how many were listening.
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