{
  "id": 18943459,
  "title": "‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/spiritual-darkness-us-ambassador-to-israel-says-critics-of-iran-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:24:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/spiritual-darkness-us-ambassador-israel-says-critics-iran-war-are-blinded-satan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has sparked controversy by claiming critics of the US war on Iran are in spiritual darkness and have been blinded by Satan. The remarks, made during a podcast interview, drew backlash from conservative commentators who called for Huckabee to be removed from his diplomatic role. During the interview, Huckabee described the situation as one of \"spiritual blindness\" and \"spiritual darkness,\" stating that Satan had captured the thinking of those opposed to US intervention in Iran. The comments came amid ongoing debate in the United States about the war and its political consequences, as well as the Republican Party's losses in the recent midterm elections.",
  "summary": "‘Spiritual darkness’: US ambassador to Israel says critics of Iran war are blinded by Satan Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 11/08/2026 - 10:32 Remarks made during an October podcast resurfaced after the US midterm elections, drawing criticism over Huckabee's characterisation of war opponents US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee holds a note from President Donald Trump to place in the Western Wall…",
  "key_points": [
    "US Ambassador Mike Huckabee claimed critics of Iran war are in spiritual darkness.",
    "He described situation as spiritual blindness, Satan blinded critics.",
    "Remarks sparked controversy, conservative commentators demanded his removal."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}