Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By  DAVID BAUDERMarch 13, 2026 at 08:23 AM
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders

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The Trump administration criticized CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders, specifically Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's first public statement since succeeding his father. The White House accused CNN of broadcasting Iranian state TV, controlled by a regime it accuses of killing Americans. This denouncement occurred on Thursday, marking the second time in three days the administration has targeted CNN for its coverage of Iran's response to American actions. Previously, the White House communications director criticized CNN for interviewing a former Iranian nuclear negotiator about potential talks with the United States. The administration's actions highlight the complexities of reporting on adversarial nations during wartime.

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