U.S. political commentator Tucker Carlson is facing sharp criticism after releasing an interview with Iran’s president. Commentators argue the exchange lacked challenging questions and accuse Carlson of consistently downplaying Tehran’s actions while attacking analysts who issued harsher assessments of Iranian policy. Several critics allege Carlson has benefited from Qatari financial or logistical support, pointing to his recent Middle East travels and meetings with leaders in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Others say the claims have not been substantiated and note that interviewing foreign adversaries can serve a legitimate journalistic purpose. The debate extends to Carlson’s broader editorial stance since leaving Fox News, with detractors accusing him of amplifying narratives friendly to U.S. rivals and supporters defending his efforts to provide alternative perspectives. Carlson has not publicly addressed the latest allegations.