Trump blasts New York Times and CNN over Iran war coverage
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
Trump blasts New York Times and CNN over Iran war coverage
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, he said reports undermined his negotiations with Iran and wrongly suggested Tehran was winning after US forces had "militarily decapitated" the country.
Trump also renewed attacks on CNN's earlier reporting about last June's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, insisting the damage was greater than his administration said and calling it disrespectful to pilots.
The New York Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment, while a CNN spokesperson declined comment as Trump intensified his public criticism of major US media outlets.
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