'Fake News From Nigeria' - Trump Faults CNN's 'False' Iran Statement
Last update: April 8, 2026
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Trump accuses CNN of spreading false Iranian statement about US-Iran ceasefire...
United States President Donald Trump has accused CNN of broadcasting a false statement allegedly issued by Iran regarding the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran.
CBI News reports that Trump alleged that the statement, attributed to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), originated from what he described as a “fake news site from Nigeria.”
The ceasefire was announced roughly two hours before Trump’s previous deadline, in which he warned that Iran’s “civilisation” could face destruction if hostilities escalated.
CNN reported that Iran described the ceasefire as a major victory, quoting the SNSC: “The enemy, in its unfair, unlawful, and criminal war against the Iranian nation, has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat.”
The report also claimed that Tehran forced the United States to accept its 10-point proposal as part of the ceasefire arrangement.
Responding on Truth Social, Trump rejected CNN’s coverage, calling it a “FRAUD” and asserting the story originated from a “Fake News site (from Nigeria).”
He added that the outlet was “a new, trouble making site from Nigeria,” but did not name it or provide evidence.
Trump demanded that CNN withdraw the report and indicated that authorities were examining whether publishing it could constitute a criminal offense.
He shared what he described as the official Iranian statement, attributed to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, which clarified that Iran would suspend defensive operations if attacks by the United States and Israel were halted.
“If attacks against Iran are halted, our Powerful Armed Forces will cease their defensive operations,” Araghchi said.
He also confirmed that Iran would allow temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping: “For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
Meanwhile, Iranian state-linked media, including Tasnim News Agency, reported statements attributed to the SNSC echoing CNN’s coverage, describing the United States as having suffered a “historic and crushing defeat” and noting the acceptance of Tehran’s 10-point plan.
Brendan Carr warned that media organisations could face consequences if they fail to act in the public interest, including the potential loss of broadcasting licenses.
