What did James Talarico say about the Iran war?

James Talarico said the US should never have entered the Iran war and blamed overconfidence after the Venezuela operation, adding that Iran seizing the Strait of Hormuz was predictable. He wants Congress to reassert checks on the president and withhold funding until clear objectives are stated. His route out runs through regional partnerships, free passage through the Strait and a return to nuclear diplomacy. He cited Isabella Gonzalez, a 19-year-old Texan killed by an Iranian strike in Jordan.

• Talarico agreed with Bartlett that the US cannot afford to be seen losing and that a nuclear Iran would be a disaster.
• Talarico would advise Trump to convene leaders of both parties and rebuild ties with allies.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (2026-11-02). Read the whole episode summary →

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