Trump lashes out at CNN over reporting of Iran ceasefire deal

WorldPolitics
8 Apr 2026 • 1:43 PM MYT
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  • President Donald Trump has issued a strong threat against CNN, accusing the network of publishing a "fraudulent" report claiming Iran declared a "great victory" following his announcement to delay a ceasefire deadline.
  • Trump demanded CNN retract the report and threatened an investigation, alleging the false statement was linked to a "Fake News site" and knowingly published.
  • Federal Communications Commission head Brendan Carr supported Trump's stance, calling for "accountability" and "change" at CNN for what he termed "outrageous conduct" and a "hoax headline."
  • CNN defended its reporting, saying the information was obtained from specific Iranian officials and reported by multiple Iranian state media outlets.
  • Other news organizations, including The New York Times, also reported similar claims from Iran's National Security Council, while U.S. cable news networks debated whether the U.S. or Iran had achieved a victory.

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