Home / Arts and Entertainment / Colbert Roasts Pentagon's 'Kamikaze Dolphins'
Colbert Roasts Pentagon's 'Kamikaze Dolphins'
6 May
Summary
- Colbert joked about US "kamikaze dolphins" after a Pentagon non-answer.
- He linked Iran war concerns to his parent company's Warner Bros. merger.
- The deal depends on $24 billion in Gulf funds, potentially at risk.
Stephen Colbert dedicated a segment of his show to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the potential for a U.S. "kamikaze dolphin" weapon, stemming from a Pentagon official's evasive answer.
Colbert drew a parallel between the geopolitical tensions and the financial implications for his parent company, Paramount Skydance. The company is pursuing a $24 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., a deal heavily dependent on substantial investment from Gulf entities.
The late-night host highlighted that the escalating conflict in the Middle East, including Iranian drone and missile strikes on the UAE, poses a risk to the crucial funding. This could jeopardize the merger and future media projects reliant on these investments.
