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United States President Donald Trump has rejected a report by CNN on a ceasefire agreement involving Iran, describing the claim as false and alleging it originated from a “fake news site from Nigeria.
The dispute follows international attention on a reported ceasefire arrangement between Washington and Tehran.
Ejes Gist News reports that the development came shortly after a deadline issued by Trump, warning of severe consequences if hostilities escalated.
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Dispute Over Iranian Statement
CNN had reported that Iran characterised the ceasefire as a “historic and crushing victory,” citing a statement attributed to the country’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
According to the report, Iranian authorities claimed the United States accepted a 10-point proposal advanced by Tehran as part of the agreement. The statement described the conflict as an “unlawful and criminal war” against Iran.
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Trump, responding via his Truth Social platform, dismissed the report as fabricated.
“The alleged statement put out by CNN World News is a fraud, as CNN well knows,” the US president wrote.
He further alleged that the report’s source was linked to an unnamed Nigerian outlet, which he described as unreliable, though he provided no evidence to support the claim.
Allegations Against Nigerian Source
Trump escalated his criticism by asserting that the statement had been “immediately picked up” and amplified by CNN as legitimate.
“The false statement was linked to a fake news site (from Nigeria),” he said, without identifying the platform.
In a separate post, he referred to the source as “a new, trouble-making site from Nigeria” and called for the withdrawal of the report. He also indicated that authorities were examining whether the publication could amount to a legal violation.
Iran’s Official Position
Trump subsequently shared what he described as the official Iranian position, attributed to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Araghchi stated that Iran would suspend defensive operations if attacks from the United States and Israel ceased.
“If attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces will cease their defensive operations,” he said.
He also confirmed that Iran would allow limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping under coordinated conditions.
Iranian state-linked media outlets, including Tasnim News Agency, also published statements attributed to the SNSC echoing similar language about a “historic victory.”
Regulatory Concerns Raised in the US
The controversy has drawn attention from US regulators. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr warned that broadcasters could face consequences if they fail to operate in the public interest.
Carr stated that media organisations risk regulatory action, including potential licence implications, if professional standards are not upheld.
CNN Responds
CNN has defended its reporting, maintaining that the statement attributed to Iran was sourced from Iranian officials and corroborated by multiple state-affiliated media outlets in the country.
The network has not indicated any intention to retract the report.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Trump denies CNN’s report on Iran ceasefire claims
- US president alleges source linked to unnamed Nigerian outlet
- No evidence provided to substantiate claim
- Iran’s foreign minister outlines conditional ceasefire stance
- US regulator raises concerns over media accountability
The disagreement underscores ongoing tensions surrounding information verification in international conflict reporting, particularly where official statements and state-linked media sources intersect.
