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Tucker Carlson claims Trump could launch a nuclear strike on Iran within days

Tucker Carlson, a US conservative commentator, wrote on X that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for a strike on Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground site in central Iran. Carlson cited only an "informed observer", and the US and Israel haven't confirmed any strike has been considered. Donald Trump said in a 16 October interview that he "wouldn't use nuclear" weapons.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 November 2026 at 5:16

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