02.11.2026 08:51
American journalist Tucker Carlson claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pressured US President Trump to launch a nuclear attack on Mount Kazma in Iran. Carlson, who claimed that Trump could make a decision by November 7, warned that a possible attack could lead to a global catastrophe.
American journalist Tucker Carlson claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exerting intense pressure on US President Donald Trump to carry out a nuclear strike on Pickaxe Mountain in Iran. While Carlson alleged that the Washington administration could decide to use nuclear weapons within a few days, he warned that a possible attack could lead to a major disaster worldwide.
CLAIM THAT NETANYAHU CALLS TRUMP EVERY DAY In a statement on his X account, Carlson said Israeli intelligence alleged that Iran had resumed uranium enrichment activities at Pickaxe Mountain in the central part of the country.
Arguing that the nuclear facilities in the area are located beneath a layer of granite rock about 90 meters thick, Carlson claimed that current US conventional weapons could not completely destroy facilities at that depth.
In his statement, citing a person he said was knowledgeable, Carlson alleged that Netanyahu calls Trump every day about the issue. He claimed that the Israeli Prime Minister is increasing pressure on Washington to consider the nuclear attack option.
EYES TURN TO NOVEMBER 7 One of the most striking details in Carlson's statements was the date he gave for a possible attack.
Alleging that US President Trump could make his decision on whether to use nuclear weapons by November 7, Carlson argued that there are disagreements within the Washington administration on this issue.
According to Carlson, US Vice President JD Vance and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff believe a diplomatic agreement with Iran can be reached. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and US Central Command Commander Brad Cooper are alleged to favor restarting military operations.
American journalist Tucker Carlson TRUMP: WE CAN STRIKE IN 10 MINUTES Carlson's claims came after Trump's latest statements regarding Iran's nuclear facilities.
In remarks to reporters on November 1, Trump said that one or two facilities remained that could be targeted in Iran, arguing that they could strike them within 10 minutes.
The US President also directly pointed to Pickaxe Mountain and said he had military plans for that area. However, he did not announce that a decision had been made to use nuclear weapons.
In an interview with Newsmax on October 16, Trump had said he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran and stated that there was no need for such an attack.
WHY IS PICKAXE MOUNTAIN SO IMPORTANT? Pickaxe Mountain, located south of Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility, has long attracted the attention of the US and Israel due to the tunnel system that is assessed to have been built deep underground.
According to BBC research based on satellite images and expert assessments, there are four tunnel entrances in the area. Some sections of the facility are assessed to be at a depth of about 100 meters.
However, it is not definitively known exactly what purpose the facility is used for and whether active uranium enrichment activities are being carried out inside it.
The Iranian administration rejects allegations that nuclear activities are being conducted in the area.
HE WARNED ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF A NUCLEAR ATTACK Carlson argued that a possible nuclear attack on Pickaxe Mountain could affect not only Iran but the entire region.
Alleging that radioactive fallout from a nuclear explosion could reach the Persian Gulf, Carlson warned that the water resources of about 100 million people could be endangered.
Stating that such an attack could also lower the threshold for other nuclear powers to use weapons, Carlson claimed that developments could turn into a global-scale war.
On the other hand, Carlson's claims about Netanyahu's pressure and nuclear attack discussions within the US administration have not been confirmed by independent sources. There is also no official statement from the Washington administration that a decision to carry out a nuclear attack has been made.