Conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson flamed U.S. Senator Ted Cruz in a Wednesday interview over Cruz's apparent limited knowledge of Iran amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. The tense back-and-forth between the two men began when Carlson asked Cruz what the population of Iran was—prompting an awkward pause and no clear answer.

Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) verbally sparred in a wild Iran interview, which will be released Wednesday. Carlson posted a portion of the back and forth on social media Tuesday. Things got heated when talking about potential U.S. military intervention in Iran.

Internet personality Tucker Carlson clashed with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) over Iran, with the two eventually shouting over each other in a teaser segment posted on X on Tuesday. In the clip, Carlson ― who opposes the U.