Tucker Carlson, a conservative American media personality and former Fox News host, conducted an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, marking the president's first on-camera interview with an American media figure in several months. The interview, conducted remotely through a translator, was announced on July 5, 2025, and released on July 7, 2025. Carlson stated that the goal of the interview was to provide Americans with alternative viewpoints on U.S.–Iran tensions and to seek clarity on Iran's intentions regarding Israel and the United States. During the interview, President Pezeshkian denied that Iran seeks war or nuclear weapons, describing these perceptions as false images created by what he called the "devilish machinations" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli regime. The interview comes weeks after missile attacks by Iran on Israel that resulted in 28 deaths and amid ongoing regional tensions. Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is not the initiator of conflict and reiterated Tehran's stance against developing nuclear arms. The interview has drawn attention due to the rarity of Iranian officials engaging with right-wing American media and Carlson's opposition to former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies. Analysts note that Pezeshkian used the platform to present Iran's narrative and challenge Western perceptions of its regional role.