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.