Conservative American media figure Tucker Carlson has claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring US President Donald Trump to carry out a nuclear strike on Iran. These allegations, made amid rising tensions in the Middle East, highlight deep divisions within the US administration.
According to Carlson, there is a split within the Trump administration on how to deal with Iran. He stated that a number of senior security and military officials support escalating pressure on Tehran, while figures like Vice President J.D. Vance and Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, advocate for a diplomatic solution and an agreement with Iran.
These claims emerge as concerns about a wider conflict in the region grow. Carlson also alleged that Trump might make a decision by the end of next week on whether or not to use nuclear weapons against Iran, a claim that has not been confirmed by any official source.
Carlson further warned of the catastrophic consequences of such an attack. He said a nuclear explosion in central Iran could contaminate the water sources of the Persian Gulf, creating a severe crisis for the economies of regional countries, the global energy market, and international trade.
These statements by Tucker Carlson, who is known for his controversial views, have received widespread media attention, but no official in the US or Israel has yet responded to them.
The claims are made at a time when nuclear negotiations with Iran have been deadlocked for years, and Israel has repeatedly expressed its concern over Iran's nuclear program, keeping the military option on the table. However, pressure to use nuclear weapons would be an unprecedented step that could destabilize the entire region.
Source: Media reports
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