US nuclear strike on Iran highly unlikely, says analyst

Political analyst Jihad Al-Obaid has dismissed claims by American journalist Tucker Carlson suggesting the United States could launch a nuclear strike on an Iranian site, calling such a scenario highly unlikely.

Speaking on the "Ya Hala" program aired on Rotana Khalijia, Al-Obaid said Carlson's remarks may have been intended to send a message to the Iranian leadership, which is under pressure from sanctions, to accept US conditions. However, he stressed that the prospect of resorting to a nuclear strike is extremely complicated, especially given the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

He added that the speculation came from a journalist, not an official, and that Carlson has made dozens of inaccurate predictions in the past, particularly regarding nuclear weapons. Al-Obaid noted that the post could even be aimed at influencing the upcoming US midterm congressional elections. He described much of Carlson's statement as illogical and said it appears to promote the idea from a fearmongering perspective.

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