Trump and CIA dispute Iran strike impact amid media controversy
TL;DR
Donald Trump publicly demanded CNN fire reporter Natasha Bertrand after she reported on a US intelligence assessment suggesting Iran's nuclear program was only minimally affected by recent airstrikes, despite the White House confirming the assessment's existence and disputing its conclusions. Trump accused the media of fake news and demeaning the military, while the administration defended the airstrikes as a success and criticized leaks of classified information.
- Trump demands CNN fire reporter for Iran intel assessment that White House confirmed is real The Independent
- CIA chief says Iran nuclear site 'severely damaged' by US strikes - despite leaked report claiming the impact was minimal Sky News
- ‘Propaganda media’: Tulsi Gabbard slams media over reports undermining Iran strike; CIA confirms severe damage Times of India
- Witkoff bashes ‘treasonous’ leak of US intel assessment of Iran strikes Straight Arrow News
- The Latest: Trump insists US strikes were ‘devastating’ to Iran, rejects early assessment KOB.com
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