Trump Blasts CNN Over Iran Ceasefire Report, Labels Nigerian Source ‘Fake News’
US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of CNN over its report on the Iran-US ceasefire, branding the publication inaccurate and misleading.
The US leader alleged that the report drew from claims traced to a Nigerian-based news platform, which he dismissed outright as “fake news.”
The dispute follows the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal, PulseNets learned, was made public only hours before a previously issued deadline by Trump that hinted at possible military escalation.
The ceasefire quickly dominated global headlines, as multiple international outlets moved to report developments surrounding the agreement.
In its coverage, CNN referenced a statement attributed to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. According to the report, the Iranian authority portrayed the ceasefire as a significant strategic victory, claiming Tehran compelled Washington to adopt a ten-point framework within the deal.
Responding via his Truth Social platform, Trump firmly rejected the narrative, describing it as fabricated and accusing CNN of deliberately circulating falsehoods.
“The alleged statement put out by CNN World News is a FRAUD, as CNN well knows. The false statement was linked to a Fake News site (from Nigeria) and, of course, immediately picked up by CNN,” he wrote.
Trump further demanded a retraction from the network, while also calling for an investigation into the report, suggesting the matter could carry criminal implications.
However, PulseNets obtained that the US president did not identify the Nigerian platform referenced, nor did he present verifiable evidence to substantiate the allegation.
In a separate post, Trump shared comments from Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, presenting them as the official stance of the Iranian government on the ceasefire, countering CNN’s version of events.
Details surrounding the agreement, as reported by PulseNets, indicate the ceasefire commenced on April 7, 2026. The arrangement provides for a temporary halt in hostilities and includes coordinated navigation through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian oversight for a two-week period.
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Diplomatic sources told PulseNets that the agreement was facilitated through backchannel efforts involving Pakistan, aimed at easing tensions and opening pathways for extended negotiations.
Meanwhile, Iranian state outlets, including Tasnim News Agency, had earlier circulated statements attributed to the Supreme National Security Council, describing the ceasefire as a calculated strategic win for Tehran.
CNN has maintained its position, insisting its reporting was based on statements from Iranian officials alongside multiple state media sources.
