'We're on the brink of a World War that ends with the use of nuclear weapons': Tucker Carlson says Trump agreed with his warning over Gulf, Israel and Iran
Conservative US commentator Tucker Carlson has said President Donald Trump has painted a grim picture amid uncertainty over the US-Iran war outcome and the prospect of an escalation that may include the use of nuclear weapons. Carlson, 57, claimed that Trump agreed with his assessment that the war involving Iran could ultimately weaken the Gulf Arab states and undermine US influence in the…
In a recent interview with Going Underground, Tucker Carlson alleged that President Donald Trump agreed with his assessment that the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could result in the use of nuclear weapons. Carlson stated that he raised this concern directly with Trump in the Oval Office around February 20, 2026, just a week before the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran commenced.
The commentator, known for his populist, far-right, and nationalist perspectives, expressed his concern about the potential consequences of the war, which he believed could weaken the Gulf Arab states and erode US influence in the region. Carlson further suggested that Israel's primary goal was to dominate the strategic environment in the Middle East, weakening Iran and destabilizing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
Despite Trump's personal affections for the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, Carlson argued that the decision to enter the conflict was difficult for him to understand, leading to the deterioration of his relationship with the president.
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