Updated on: Nov 2, 2026, 23:37:45 IST By Shamik Banerjee Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Former Fox News host and conservative host Tucker Carlson has made an explosive claim on Sunday night about Donald Trump and Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's next course of action in Iran.

Nearly 24 hours since the post first hit X, it remains a major point of discussion, especially with the midterm elections being just days ahead.

Tucker Carlson (L) and Donald Trump (R). (File Photos) Tucker Carlson claimed that Trump and Netanyahu are allegedly planning a nuclear strike in Iran's Pickax Mountain "here Israeli intelligence claims the Iranian government has restarted its nuclear enrichment program." According to Carlson, Israeli intelligence believes that the alleged uranium enrichment program in Pickax Mountain is located in tunnels under a layer of 300 feet of solid granite.

The only way to penetrate is a nuclear strike and Carlson says Netanyahu is calling Trump "about it every day."

Carlson says "that war would be short and final." "No country other than the United States has ever used a nuclear weapon in war.

Some would like to.

An American nuclear attack on Iran would set a new precedent," Carlson wrote.

"The Russians have already told at least two other governments that an American nuclear strike on Iran would free them to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine," he explained.

"Pakistan and India would be tempted to do the same against each other, as would North Korea against Seoul."

On October 26, CNN reported, citing three officials, that the US has deployed sufficient forces in the Middle East to launch a strike in the Middle East within "96 hours" of a nod from Trump.

The officials described it as a significant departure from the earlier US posturing of only striking infrastructure in Iran that can be rebuilt within a short time.

The sources, mostly US officials cited in the CNN report, said it was more a matter of when and not if Trump will greenlight the "big effort" in Iran.

Meanwhile, the Associated Press reported on October 29 that US has already communicated to its allies in the Middle East to prepare for an offensive on Iran.

The AP sources also said that the attacks could likely take place after the US midterm elections.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Shamik Banerjee Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times.

He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.

He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills.

At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.

Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers.

He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team.

He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University.

Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles.

Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics.