Donald Trump 'under pressure from Benjamin Netanyahu' to launch nuclear strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson warns
Speculation continues to swirl that the US leader will resume strikes on Tehran after the Midterms
TL;DR
- Tucker Carlson claims Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring Donald Trump to launch a nuclear strike against Iran.
- The alleged target is Pickaxe Mountain, near the Natanz Nuclear complex, due to suspected vast underground facilities.
- Carlson cites an "informed observer" and suggests the strike could be "days away".
- He claims conventional weapons are ineffective against the deep underground tunnels, leaving nuclear strike as the "only military option".
- Netanyahu is reportedly calling Trump daily about the issue, driven by his election deadlock in Israel.
- Donald Trump has previously spoken about striking Pickaxe Mountain.
- The Wall Street Journal reported Trump spoke with Netanyahu about returning to strikes, but specifics are unknown.
- Carlson also alleges Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Central Command commander Brad Cooper are being pressured.