Hyderabad, April 26 -- Prominent American conservative journalist Tucker Carlson has criticised US President Donald Trump, saying he feels "betrayed" over the administration's role in the Iran war.

Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Carlson said his frustration was directed at the conflict and Washington's broader course. "I don't hate Trump. I hate this war and the direction that the US government is taking," he said, adding, "I feel betrayed."

The comments underline a widening split between Trump and one of his former high-profile allies. Carlson has increasingly opposed overseas military intervention and accused Trump of abandoning earlier anti-war promises.

He said he had believed Trump's pledge of "no new wars", particularly in ...