Donald Trump has accused CNN of publishing what he described as a “false and dangerous” report linked to Iran, shifting attention to a Nigeria-based source he claims originated the controversial information.
Key Highlights:
- Trump alleges CNN published an unverified Iran-related claim
- Accuses a Nigeria-based website of originating the report
- Warns of potential impact on global tensions
- CNN yet to respond publicly; controversy unfolds amid ongoing Middle East uncertainty.
In a post shared on his social media platform, Trump claimed the network circulated a fabricated statement and wrongly attributed it to senior figures within the Iranian government, raising concerns about misinformation at a sensitive time.
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According to the former U.S. president, the report was presented prominently despite lacking credibility, a move he said could influence ongoing geopolitical developments and mislead the public.
Trump further alleged that the claim did not originate from Iranian authorities but from what he described as a “trouble-making” website based in Nigeria. He criticised CNN for amplifying the report without adequate verification, accusing the network of failing basic journalistic standards.
He warned that such reporting could aggravate an already fragile situation, particularly as tensions involving Iran continue to draw global concern.
As of the time of filing this report, CNN has not issued an official response to the allegations.
The development comes amid sustained international focus on the Middle East, where disputes involving Iran, ceasefire claims, and security concerns around key oil routes remain unresolved, keeping global markets and diplomatic channels on edge.
