Tucker Carlson is once again facing backlash after making a shocking claim about President Donald Trump’s Iran policy, accusing the president of pursuing a strategy that would allow American soldiers to commit atrocities against Iranian civilians.

The controversy erupted after Carlson released an interview criticizing Trump’s demand that Iran agree to unconditional surrender. In the interview, Carlson argued that historically such demands have meant total defeat and occupation.

“If there is one consistent lesson of history, it means unconditional surrender means foreign troops get to rape your wife and daughter if they want,” Carlson said while discussing Trump’s position toward Iran.

Carlson went further, suggesting that forcing Iran into unconditional surrender could push the United States toward using weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons.

“It would require weapons of mass destruction. It would require presumably nuclear weapons… we’re moving toward that,” Carlson said.

The comments quickly sparked outrage online, including from prominent figures and elected officials.

Political philosopher H.A. Hazony summarized the moment in a widely circulated post, writing that after Trump said Carlson is “not MAGA” and “not smart,” Carlson responded by releasing an interview criticizing Trump’s war policy and alleging that Trump wants American soldiers to “rape” Iranian women and is “moving towards” using nuclear weapons in Iran.

Congressman Randy Fine also condemned Carlson’s remarks in a sharply worded post, writing that Carlson had claimed President Trump seeks unconditional surrender in Iran so that American troops can rape Iranian women and girls.

“What a disgusting thing to say about both Trump and our military,” Fine wrote. “Tucker is not MAGA. He is bat-shit crazy.”

Carlson’s comments mark the latest escalation in his growing feud with Trump, who recently dismissed the former Fox News host and declared that Carlson is no longer part of the MAGA movement.

The latest remarks are likely to further inflame tensions between Carlson and Trump allies, many of whom argue that the claims cross a line by accusing American troops of potential war crimes.