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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Trump attacks New York Times again as Americans doubt his Iran victory claims

  • Donald Trump strongly criticized The New York Times, labeling its reporting on the conflict with Iran as "treasonous" and based on "fake & made-up facts."
  • Trump threatened to include the newspaper's reporting in his multi-billion dollar lawsuit against them, accusing the Times of being "criminals."
  • He countered the Times ' article, which questioned the achievements of "Operation Epic Fury," by listing what he claimed were significant changes, including Iran's weakened military and economy, and the open Strait of Hormuz.
  • The New York Times article by Neil MacFarquhar suggested that the memorandum of understanding to end hostilities is already in jeopardy and that Iran's resilient response has strengthened its regional influence.
  • Public sentiment, according to a CBS News poll, indicates that nearly three-quarters of Americans believe the conflict with Iran has not been worth the cost.

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Trump accuses newspaper of ‘treason’ after it questioned what the Iran war had actually achieved

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