The Tucker Carlson Show Jeffrey Sachs on the Real Origins of the Iran War and the Coming Economic Devastation
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Apr 24, 2026 
Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia economist and longtime UN adviser, maps the roots of the Iran conflict and the narratives driving it. He talks about U.S.-Iran hostility, Israel’s regional strategy, and why public opinion could shift fast. He also looks at Gulf instability, threats to energy and fertilizer infrastructure, and the risk of global economic turmoil.
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Take The Off Ramp Before A Regional War
- Jeffrey Sachs urges Donald Trump to take an immediate off-ramp rather than resume bombing Iran.
- He says a closed Strait of Hormuz already destabilizes the world economy, and further strikes could trigger regional war within weeks.
Why Sachs Says Iran War Started Long Before 2025
- Sachs argues Iran emerged stronger strategically despite severe losses because it can disrupt the Strait of Hormuz and absorb punishment.
- He roots U.S. hostility in the 1953 CIA-MI6 coup and the 1979 revolution that ended American control.
Why Sachs Calls The Iran Nuclear Threat A Pretext
- Sachs says the nuclear issue is a pretext, not the core driver of conflict with Iran.
- He cites the 2015 JCPOA, backed by the UN Security Council, and says Trump destroyed the deal after pressure from the Zionist lobby.