Trump Blasts CNN and New York Times Over Iran Nuclear Facilities Coverage

The 12-day war between Israel, culminating in a sudden U.S. military intervention, ended after targeted airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear installations. Despite initial intelligence estimates suggesting that Iran’s nuclear program was merely delayed by ‘a few months at most,’ President Trump insists the facilities were ‘completely destroyed.’ In a new aggressive post on Truth Social, Trump criticized U.S. media outlets like CNN and the New York Times for ‘downplaying’ the military operation, claiming it was highly successful and that Iran’s nuclear program has been eradicated. According to Trump, ‘CNN with their Fake News and the failed New York Times have teamed up to diminish one of the most successful military strikes in history.’ Analysts in the U.S. and Europe suggest the aim may not have been complete elimination but strategic deterrence and a show of force towards Tehran and Washington’s allies. Leaked Pentagon reports indicate significant damage but confirm Iran’s nuclear program remains operational. While Trump declared the total dismantling of Iran’s nuclear sites, reliable assessments reveal the attacks only delayed progress by up to six months without destroying enrichment equipment or uranium stockpiles. The debate continues as more data emerges, contradicting Trump’s claims.