What Rich Lowry has said about United States war with Iran
3 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 17, 2026
Rich Lowry, Editor-in-chief of National Review, has been quoted on United States war with Iran 3 times in 1 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, most recently on June 17, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
- Partly true
Lowry predicts the Iran memorandum will not be resolved within its 60-day window and will be extended.
“Certainly this is not going to be resolved in 60 days. There's going to be an extension”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Michelle Obama Upstages Barack, Euros Love America, and 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1341 (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 5:32
Lowry calls killing the Ayatollah a key strategic mistake because it signaled an existential fight and prompted Iran to close the strait.
“I think killing the Ayatollah, even though I was glad when it happened and I understand the temptation to take that shot, I think it was a key mistake”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Michelle Obama Upstages Barack, Euros Love America, and 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1341 (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 11:23
Lowry rejects the 'Vance peace deal' label, saying the deal exists because Trump wants it.
“It's not the Vance peace deal. It's only happening because Trump is so desperate for the the peace deal”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Michelle Obama Upstages Barack, Euros Love America, and 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1341 (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 21:55
Predictions
- Partly true
Lowry predicts the Iran memorandum will not be resolved within its 60-day window and will be extended.
“Certainly this is not going to be resolved in 60 days. There's going to be an extension”
The Megyn Kelly Show: Michelle Obama Upstages Barack, Euros Love America, and 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1341 (Jun 17, 2026) · Listen from 5:32 · United States war with Iran
As Lowry predicted, the US-Iran memorandum signed June 17, 2026 was not resolved: its 60-day window expired on August 17, 2026 with no final deal. His prediction of an extension proved wrong. Pakistani sources told Anadolu on August 12 that the two sides had agreed to extend it, but Iran denied any talks on an extension, and on August 17 Trump said 'No' when asked if he would extend it. Kurdistan24 reported the deadline passed with no agreed extension.
Sources: US-Iran Peace Prospects Dim as Trump Rejects Truce Extension - Bloomberg · US rules out Iran truce extension as Tehran official sets new deadline - Iran International · The 60-Day US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding Expires Today With No Final Deal - Kurdistan24 · US-Iran talks hit impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires - Jerusalem Post · US, Iran agree to extend 60-day ceasefire ahead of Aug. 17 deadline - Anadolu
Checked Oct 10, 2026
Episodes
Michelle Obama Upstages Barack, Euros Love America, and 2028 Rumblings, with Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke | Ep. 1341The Megyn Kelly Show · Jun 17, 2026 · 1 h 41 min
Megyn Kelly, Rich Lowry and Charles C.W. Cooke discuss the Iran deal, 2028 GOP divisions, the Obama portrait, the UFC White House event, World Cup tourists and culture-war controversies.
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