Trump Accuses CNN of Using ‘Fake Nigerian Source’ in Iran Ceasefire Report
Trump Accuses CNN of Using ‘Fake Nigerian Source’ in Iran Ceasefire Report
Trump Accuses CNN of Using ‘Fake Nigerian Source’ in Iran Ceasefire Report
United States President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after alleging that a report aired by CNN was sourced from a “fake news site from Nigeria,” amid tensions surrounding a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Trump made the claim on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, shortly after announcing a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Reacting to a statement attributed to Iran, Trump dismissed the report, insisting it was fabricated. He alleged that the statement broadcast by CNN did not reflect Iran’s official position and was instead picked up from what he described as a “fake news site” originating from Nigeria.
In a series of posts, the US president criticised the network’s reporting, calling it “false and dangerous,” and demanded an immediate retraction and apology. He also suggested that authorities were reviewing the situation to determine whether any wrongdoing had occurred.
The disputed report, allegedly linked to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, claimed that Tehran had achieved a “historic and crushing defeat” against the United States and compelled Washington to accept aspects of its negotiation framework.
However, Trump rejected the claim, maintaining that Iran’s official statement did not support such assertions.
The remarks drew attention in Nigeria, although the US president did not provide evidence to substantiate his claim that the report originated from a Nigerian-based platform.
Backing Trump’s position, Brendan Carr, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, criticised CNN’s handling of the report, calling for accountability in sensitive national security matters.
In response, CNN defended its reporting, stating that the information was obtained directly from Iranian officials and corroborated by multiple state media sources. A spokesperson for the network maintained that the report followed standard journalistic procedures and reflected communications from verified sources at the time.
The development comes amid global reactions to the ceasefire agreement, which has been widely viewed as a step toward de-escalation in the region, particularly given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz to global energy supplies.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, also confirmed that safe passage through the strait would be maintained for two weeks as part of the truce agreement.
Trump Accuses CNN of Using ‘Fake Nigerian Source’ in Iran Ceasefire Report
