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Carlson to Air Translator-Mediated Interview With Iran’s President

Carlson says the remote, translator-mediated interview broadens Americans’ understanding of Iran’s war aims, upholding their right to diverse viewpoints.

Tucker Carlson speaks at a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump sponsored by conservative group Turning Point USA, in Duluth, Georgia, U.S., October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage

Overview

  • Carlson conducted a remote interview with President Masoud Pezeshkian through a translator and said it will be released within a day or two.
  • He focused on simple questions about Iran’s objectives, asking whether Tehran seeks war with the United States or Israel while avoiding queries on nuclear program damage.
  • Carlson expects criticism from GOP hawks, including Sen. Ted Cruz and commentator Mark Levin, for giving a platform to Iran’s leader.
  • He has also issued a third request to interview Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming White House talks with President Trump.
  • The interview comes after recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and ongoing Israel-Iran hostilities, fueling debate over non-interventionism and journalistic responsibility.