Trump accuses media of ‘treason’ over Iran war coverage

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13 May 2026 • 8:18 AM MYT
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Trump accuses media of ‘treason’ over Iran war coverage

  • President Donald Trump accused the media of treason for reporting that Iran is “doing well” militarily against the U.S. and Israel.
  • He posted his remarks on Truth Social on Tuesday, stating that such reports give Iran "false hope" and are "aiding and abetting the enemy."
  • Trump made these comments while on a flight to his visit to China.
  • He claimed that Iran's military is decimated, asserting its entire navy is destroyed and its air force and technology are gone.
  • Trump also stated that Iran's leaders are no longer present and the country is an "Economic Disaster."

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