Iran’s president just told Tucker Carlson what ‘Death to America’ really means—and if you thought the answer would make sense or ease tensions, you clearly haven’t been paying attention to the theater of the absurd that global politics has become.
Iran’s President Meets Tucker Carlson: The Pageantry of Propaganda
Tucker Carlson, America’s favorite media firebrand and the man leftist pundits love to hate, sat down with Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and what followed was a masterclass in geopolitical doublespeak. Pezeshkian, newly crowned reformist darling of the Islamic Republic, took the opportunity to air grievances, lob unsubstantiated accusations at Israel, and wax poetic on how Iran is just misunderstood—because nothing says “misunderstood” like chanting “Death to America” in the streets while building nuclear centrifuges.
The interview, which dropped July 7 and instantly racked up millions of views, was presented by Carlson as a chance for Americans to hear “the other side.” What they got instead was the same tired script: Israel is to blame for everything, America can’t be trusted, and Iran would love to talk peace if only the West would stop being so mean. Carlson’s approach—give the man a microphone and let him talk—has been blasted by mainstream analysts as playing right into Tehran’s hands. Apparently, letting an authoritarian regime set the record straight is just what passes for journalism in 2025.
Assassination Claims and Nuclear ‘Olive Branches’: The Theater Continues
Pezeshkian used the platform to claim that Israel tried to assassinate him, referencing a supposed bombing plot during a recent regional flare-up. Israeli and US officials, not ones to take slander lying down, dismissed the allegations as classic Iranian propaganda. Yet, for viewers already skeptical of American and Israeli motives, the mere accusation was enough to sow yet more doubt. Pezeshkian didn’t stop there—he dangled the prospect of renewed nuclear negotiations, but only if the US could somehow prove itself trustworthy. That’s rich, considering Iran’s own record of broken promises, covert enrichment, and funding terror proxies from Gaza to Yemen.
Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran.
(0:00) How Would Iranian President Pezeshkian Like to See This Conflict End?
(0:44) Is Iran Willing to Give Up Their Nuclear Program in Exchange for Peace?
(5:19) Was the International Atomic Energy Agency Spying on Iran and Giving… pic.twitter.com/lMPoFa5ChX— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) July 7, 2025
Fact-checkers moved quickly to debunk the juiciest claims, pointing out that no credible evidence supports the story of an Israeli assassination attempt. The only thing more predictable than the Iranian regime’s penchant for blaming Israel is the willingness of some Western commentators to swallow the narrative whole. For those of us still clinging to the quaint notion of truth, the whole spectacle was a reminder: unchecked interviews with adversarial leaders are a propaganda coup for regimes that specialize in disinformation.
Who Benefits and Who Pays the Price?
Let’s break it down: Iran gets to look reasonable to a Western audience, painting itself as a victim while continuing its pursuit of regional dominance and nuclear capability. Tucker Carlson walks away with massive ratings and another feather in his cap as the man who gives voice to the voiceless—never mind if those voices belong to enemies of Western values. The American public? They get a front-row seat to the circus, with little in the way of real answers or accountability.
Tucker Carlson has, once again, chosen to stand on the wrong side of history.
Instead of using his platform to amplify the voices of Iranians fighting to overthrow the terrorist Islamic Regime occupying Iran, he's instead chosen to side with their Islamic oppressors and amplify… pic.twitter.com/yeLq9qy9Lc
— Goldie Ghamari | گلسا قمری (@gghamari) July 5, 2025
Meanwhile, Israel and US officials are left cleaning up the mess, forced to respond to every wild accusation and assure their citizens—and the world—that they’re not plotting bombings in hotel lobbies. The whole episode underscores the power of alternative media to shape, distort, or amplify international narratives, often bypassing the checks and balances that once defined journalism. For Americans already disillusioned by the state of the media, this is just more proof that the loudest voices—not the most truthful—are setting the agenda.
Media, Misinformation, and the Decline of Common Sense
Media analysts and Middle East experts were quick to point out the dangers of giving an unchecked platform to authoritarian leaders. While hearing directly from the enemy might sound high-minded, it’s just another way for hostile regimes to launder their talking points and muddy the waters. The irony is that in an age of endless fact-checking and “disinformation” task forces, the most brazen spin gets a free pass if it’s packaged as an “alternative perspective.”
The American people deserve better than a global game of telephone where each new claim gets broadcast, debated, and fact-checked to death, only for the original lie to take root anyway. The lesson? When you invite the fox into the henhouse and hand him a microphone, don’t act surprised when he says he’s just here to protect the chickens.
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Israel Hayom: Fact-checking Tucker Carlson’s interview with Iranian President