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Tucker Warns: Nuclear War With Iran Could Start in Days!

Nov 4, 2026 · 58 min · 14 segments

In this episode Jimmy and geopolitical commentator Alexander Mercouris from The Duran discuss Tucker Carlson's claim that the Trump administration may be considering a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe…

In this episode Jimmy and geopolitical commentator Alexander Mercouris from The Duran discuss Tucker Carlson's claim that the Trump administration may be considering a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain enrichment site, allegedly under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mercouris says he cannot rule out the possibility, warns that any use of nuclear weapons would accelerate proliferation and make the world far more dangerous, and argues that even a limited strike could not be treated as an isolated military action. Jimmy speculates that Trump may be looking for a dramatic conventional attack, such as the "Mother of All Bombs," to claim victory and withdraw, while Mercouris says Trump may hope a spectacular military action will pressure Iran into accepting a deal; both discuss the risks of regional retaliation, economic disruption, and wider war. They also examine Trump's past rhetoric about annihilating Iran, Alex Jones's support for Carlson's warning, and JD Vance's earlier claim that the previous U.S. attack had not led to a regime-change war, with Mercouris emphasizing the consequences of crossing the nuclear threshold. Plus segments on why the Middle East map is likely to undergo serious changes as a result of the Iran war, Senator Chris Murphy's dire warning about Trump's plans in Iran and the on-air gaffe committed by a prominent Israeli actress when she expressed sympathy for Palestinians. Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Kash Patel!

In this episode Jimmy and geopolitical commentator Alexander Mercouris from The Duran discuss Tucker Carlson's claim that the Trump administration may be considering a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe…

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Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran1:15 – 6:59

1:15

So I wanted to talk to you about Tucker Carlson dropped this bombshell, speaking of bombs.

1:22

And he says, under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Trump administration may be within days of launching a nuclear strike on Iran.

1:31

The target would be Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran, where it's...

1:35

Israeli intelligence claims that the Iranian government has restarted its nuclear enrichment program.

1:42

No conventional weapon in the American arsenal can penetrate 300 feet of solid granite to destroy the tunnels where enrichment is supposedly taking place.

1:52

The only military option is a nuclear strike.

1:55

Netanyahu has been pushing hard for one.

1:57

BB calls Trump about it every day, says an informed observer.

2:02

So we know that Netanyahu has been calling Trump every day and wanting him to restart the war.

2:07

Netanyahu is cornered and desperate.

2:10

After last week's election results, he can't form a government unless Trump intervenes directly in Israeli politics and brokers a deal with other parties that gives Netanyahu 61 seats in the Knesset.

2:24

Otherwise, he is out as prime minister and his way to ignominy.

2:31

Is that ignominy? I know that word, but I don't know why can't I.

2:34

You

Stef ZamoranoPanelist

2:35

did pretty good right now.

2:36

Thank you.

2:36

I thought I did pretty good.

2:37

Thank you.

2:38

Otherwise, he's out as prime minister.

2:40

Investigations and possibly jail for Netanyahu.

2:43

He must stay close to Trump.

2:45

He needs this war.

2:47

I mean, he keeps going.

2:49

To that end, he's applied maximum pressure to his closest allies in the administration, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper.

3:00

Both oppose a negotiated settlement to the war.

Possible Nuclear Strike on Iran1:15 – 6:59

1:15

So I wanted to talk to you about Tucker Carlson dropped this bombshell, speaking of bombs.

1:22

And he says, under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Trump administration may be within days of launching a nuclear strike on Iran.

1:31

The target would be Pickaxe Mountain in central Iran, where it's...

1:35

Israeli intelligence claims that the Iranian government has restarted its nuclear enrichment program.

1:42

No conventional weapon in the American arsenal can penetrate 300 feet of solid granite to destroy the tunnels where enrichment is supposedly taking place.

1:52

The only military option is a nuclear strike.

1:55

Netanyahu has been pushing hard for one.

1:57

BB calls Trump about it every day, says an informed observer.

2:02

So we know that Netanyahu has been calling Trump every day and wanting him to restart the war.

2:07

Netanyahu is cornered and desperate.

2:10

After last week's election results, he can't form a government unless Trump intervenes directly in Israeli politics and brokers a deal with other parties that gives Netanyahu 61 seats in the Knesset.

2:24

Otherwise, he is out as prime minister and his way to ignominy.

2:31

Is that ignominy? I know that word, but I don't know why can't I.

2:34

You

Stef ZamoranoPanelist

2:35

did pretty good right now.

2:36

Thank you.

2:36

I thought I did pretty good.

2:37

Thank you.

2:38

Otherwise, he's out as prime minister.

2:40

Investigations and possibly jail for Netanyahu.

2:43

He must stay close to Trump.

2:45

He needs this war.

2:47

I mean, he keeps going.

2:49

To that end, he's applied maximum pressure to his closest allies in the administration, including Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper.

3:00

Both oppose a negotiated settlement to the war.