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Tucker Carlson, a close friend and supporter of President Donald Trump, has called on the president to reconsider military action against Iran.
Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, the United States carried out a series of airstrikes against Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen following repeated attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea. President Donald Trump\ directly blamed Iran for the Houthis’ actions, stating that any future Houthi strikes would be treated as attacks orchestrated by Iran itself. In a warning on Truth Social, Trump said that “every shot fired by the Houthis will be looked upon, from this point forward, as being a shot fired from the weapons and leadership of IRAN,” vowing that Iran would “suffer the consequences” for any continued aggression. Meanwhile, the Houthis, who have targeted US warships and international shipping over 150 times since 2023, dismissed the warnings and threatened further retaliation, even claiming—without evidence—to have attacked the USS Harry S. Truman.
What’s going on now: In a post on X, Tucker Carlson called on President Trump to reconsider military action against Iran, warning that such a move would have devastating consequences for the United States. “It’s worth pointing out that a strike on the Iranian nuclear sites will almost certainly result in thousands of American deaths at bases throughout the Middle East and cost the United States tens of billions of dollars,” Carlson wrote. He further cautioned, “The cost of future acts of terrorism on American soil may be even higher. Those aren’t guesses. Those are the Pentagon’s own estimates.”
Emphasizing his opposition to escalation, Carlson urged his audience not to be deceived by pro-war rhetoric, claiming, “A bombing campaign against Iran will set off a war, and it will be America’s war. Don’t let the propagandists lie to you.” Carlson added that Trump’s advisers may be pushing him toward war, but “I continue to believe the president doesn’t want a full-blown war. Some around him might, but I think most sober people don’t want that.”
Carlson’s warning follows a history of urging Trump against military interventions in the region. Reflecting on past conflicts, he previously questioned the logic of engaging in another prolonged war, asking, “Is Iran really the greatest threat we face? And who’s actually benefiting from this?” His stance has earned him praise from some anti-war progressives and isolationist conservatives while drawing criticism from hawkish voices.
This all comes as Israel continues to push for a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program and is seeking US support. Israeli officials have warned that diplomatic efforts have failed to halt Iran’s uranium enrichment, insisting that a military option is necessary to prevent the country from acquiring a nuclear weapon. US support could be a wide range of forms, from providing intelligence and logistical assistance to supplying advanced weaponry or even participating in coordinated airstrikes.
