Tucker Carlson is considered one of the most important American media figures and commentators, often described as right-leaning and isolationist. However, he has shifted significantly over time towards criticizing US foreign policy, especially after the events of October 7. Carlson is a staunch opponent of American military interventions, which is why he opposed the Israeli-American war on Iran and rejected unconditional support for Ukraine and Israel, which he accuses of exploiting his country. He believes that America’s recent wars are driven by Israeli pressure.
He is a critic of illegal immigration and attacks liberal elites, mainstream media, and large corporations. He adopts the “America First” principle and rejects accusations of anti-Semitism despite his criticism of Israel. Carlson warns against the trends of Islamophobia and the use of it in political propaganda. He has previously promoted conspiracy theories about election fraud in 2020. He also criticized COVID-19 measures and the Capitol attack as part of a far-right discourse.
Despite all this, many of his opinions are worth considering. Carlson questions the reasons behind the launch of the latest war, what its objectives are, where it is headed, and how the United States should respond. He argues that the war erupted precisely because Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu wanted it.
Therefore, this war is not about American national security or nuclear weapons, but rather about Israel’s quest for regional hegemony in the Middle East. Carlson claims that Netanyahu called for regime change in Iran and pressured Trump to achieve this goal. He stated that American leaders were aware of the risks, including excessive military expansion and regional destabilization, but proceeded anyway. He also argues that the public discourse about Iran seeking a nuclear weapon is misleading, and that Iran was not on the verge of deploying such a weapon.
Carlson states that the broader objective of the war is regional dominance and believes that Israel seeks to eliminate its rivals, weaken Iran, and reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. He added that destabilizing Iran could lead to chaos, crises, waves of refugees, and economic turmoil, particularly in Europe and the Gulf states. He asserts that the Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait, are harmed by the war through missile strikes, instability, and threats to their energy infrastructure, and that these countries might begin to view the United States as an unreliable ally if they feel unprotected.
Regarding military escalation, Carlson cites Senator Tom Cotton’s remarks, arguing that while officials publicly deny plans for a large-scale ground troop deployment, regime change requires land forces on the ground. Although American public opinion is generally against war, political leaders are not aligned with the views of voters. Carlson suggests that Europe could face dire consequences, including energy shortages and a new refugee crisis, if Iran is destabilized. He warns that future generations may misunderstand how and why the war broke out.
By Ahmad alsarraf
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