# The Real Reason U.S Is Going to War With Iran | Tucker Carlson Interview — SF706

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Published: 2026-04-20T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today I'm talking with Tucker Carlson about what happens when politics stops making sense and something deeper starts to emerge—where power really sits, why war keeps happening regardless of who's in charge, and whether democracy as we understand it is already gone. We get into his shift on Trump, the pressure behind the Iran war, and why he believes leaders have far less control than we're told, with real decisions being made elsewhere. From there it opens into a much bigger conversation about spiritual power, the role of faith in public life, and the idea that what looks like political conflict may actually be something far more fundamental. Check out my appearance on Tucker's show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISETUBf6aoo Order my new book 'How to Become Christian in 7 Days' at TuckerCarlsonbooks.com If you want to support the show and take care of yourself properly—without turning your bathroom into a laboratory—go to tryreborn.com. It's the Reborn store: supplements, skincare, daily essentials… simple, effective, and made for people who are trying to stay strong while the world does whatever this is. Go check out tryreborn.com and grab what you need

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