US President Donald Trump has lashed out at CNN over its report on the recent Iran-US ceasefire, describing the story as false and misleading.
The American leader claimed the report was based on information traced to a Nigerian news platform, which he dismissed as “fake news.”
The controversy comes shortly after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was made public. The deal was announced just hours before a deadline earlier set by Trump for possible military action.
This development quickly gained global attention, with several international media outlets reporting on the agreement.
CNN had cited a statement said to be from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. In that statement, Iran reportedly described the ceasefire as a major victory. It claimed Tehran had compelled the United States to accept a ten-point proposal as part of the agreement.
Reacting strongly, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to reject the report. He called it a fabrication and accused CNN of knowingly spreading false information.
“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.
The US president went further to demand that the network retract the report. He also called for a formal investigation into the publication, suggesting it could amount to a criminal act.
However, Trump did not mention the Nigerian outlet he referred to. He also did not provide any evidence to support his claim.
In a separate post, Trump shared remarks from Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi. He presented the statement as the official position of the Iranian government on the ceasefire, in contrast to what CNN had reported.
Details of the ceasefire show that it began on April 7, 2026. The agreement allows both countries to temporarily halt hostilities. It also includes provisions for coordinated movement through the Strait of Hormuz, under Iranian supervision, for a period of two weeks.
The deal is said to have been facilitated through diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan. The aim is to reduce rising tensions and create room for further negotiations between both sides.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media outlets, including the Tasnim News Agency, had earlier published statements attributed to the Supreme National Security Council. These reports described the ceasefire as a strategic success for Iran.
CNN has defended its coverage. The network insists it relied on statements from Iranian officials as well as multiple state media sources in its reporting.
