US EditionTrump Administration Denounces CNN for Airing Messages From Iranian Leaders
The Trump administration criticized CNN for airing four minutes of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei’s remarks, calling it propaganda from a hostile regime.
- At a news conference on Friday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized the media and singled out CNN while addressing U.S. military operations related to Tehran.
- AFP reporter Octavio JONES covered the exchange during the operational briefing, publishing the story on doc.afp.com to document Hegseth's remarks within the Tehran operations context.
- Hegseth delivered his criticism verbally during the conference, linking his remarks directly to how outlets covered U.S. military actions in the region.
- Notably, the exchange created a public dispute between the Defense Department and CNN, drawing attention because it occurred during an operational briefing rather than separate commentary.
- Such direct criticism during operational briefings could reshape how the Defense Department and news organizations interact on coverage of ongoing Tehran-related military actions.
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