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Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz get in heated back and forth over Iran

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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