The US political commentator alleges Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing Donald Trump to target Iran’s underground nuclear facility, but no official confirmation of a planned nuclear attack has emerged.
WASHINGTON: American political commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that US President Donald Trump could decide by November 7 whether to authorise a nuclear strike against Iran, alleging that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring Washington to target an underground Iranian nuclear facility.
In a lengthy post on social media platform X, Carlson identified Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran as the potential target, claiming that Israeli intelligence believes Tehran has resumed uranium enrichment activities at the site.
Carlson argued that the underground facility is protected by approximately 300 feet of solid granite, making it difficult to destroy using conventional American weapons. He suggested that a nuclear weapon could become a military option if Washington decides to target the facility.
He also alleged that Netanyahu has repeatedly urged Trump to approve such an operation, citing an unnamed source who claimed the Israeli prime minister contacts the US president about the issue regularly.
Carlson further claimed that Trump could make a decision by November 7, while suggesting that Vice President JD Vance and US envoy Steve Witkoff are encouraging diplomatic negotiations with Tehran instead of renewed military action.
The commentator warned that a nuclear attack could have consequences extending beyond Iran, potentially increasing tensions involving other nuclear-armed countries, including Russia, India, Pakistan and North Korea.
However, Carlson did not provide publicly verifiable evidence supporting his claims about the alleged nuclear strike discussions or Netanyahu’s reported pressure campaign.
No official confirmation of a US decision to use nuclear weapons against Iran has emerged from the White House, Pentagon or Israeli government.
The claims come as diplomatic discussions involving Iran and Qatari mediators continue in Doha, with efforts underway to find a possible resolution to the conflict.
The possibility of renewed military action remains a concern amid continuing regional tensions. US officials have indicated that diplomatic efforts remain under consideration, although Washington has not ruled out further military options.
Carlson’s November 7 timeline remains an unverified claim rather than an announced US military deadline.
