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Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz get in heated back and forth over Iran
UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – Tucker Carlson questioned Senator Ted Cruz's knowledge of Iran amid debates over U.S. military support for Israel against Iran, with 60% of Americans opposing involvement, a recent survey found.
- On June 18, 2025, Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz engaged in a heated debate on Carlson's podcast about possible U.S. involvement in military action against Iran.
- The discussion followed Israel's air strikes beginning June 13 on Iranian nuclear sites amid U.S. denials of offensive military participation despite supporting Israel's defense.
- Carlson challenged Cruz on his knowledge of Iran, including its population of 92 million and ethnic composition, while Cruz endorsed regime change and claimed the U.S. supports Israel's strikes.
- President Trump stated on June 17 that the U.S. controls skies over Iran and threatened Iran's Supreme Leader but denied U.S. offensive cooperation with Israel in the attacks.
- The exchange highlighted divisions among conservatives about military intervention in Iran, with figures like Carlson urging caution to avoid U.S. casualties and broader conflict.
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