CNN Stands by Reporting of Iran’s ‘Victory’ Statement, Despite Rebuke From Trump and Brendan Carr
"We received the statement from specific official Iranian spokespeople who are known to us," a spokesperson for the news network says
Alyssa Ray
Wed, April 8, 2026 at 1:36 p.m
“We received the statement from specific official Iranian spokespeople who are known to us,” a spokesperson for the outletadded.
Additionally, the New York Times ran a similar statement attributed to Iran’s National Security Council, whichread: “We congratulate the people of Iran for this victory and reiterate that until the final details of the victory are finalized, officials and people must remain united and defiant.”
LinkThe US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire, with talks to bridge the gulf between them. Here’s what to know
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said that if attacks against Iran stop, Iranian operations will cease as well.
The country’s military will coordinate safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, he added in a post on X.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran and Oman plan to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the strait during the ceasefire, with the funds earmarked for reconstruction. CNN has asked Oman’s foreign ministry for comment.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the country’s top security body, had a more fiery statement – saying it had forced the US to accept its 10-point plan. It described the ceasefire as an “enduring defeat” for Washington.
It also referenced possible talks in Islamabad – warning that “should the slightest error be committed by the enemy, it shall be met with full force.”
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/04/08/middleeast/us-iran-ceasefire-explainer-war-intl-hnkTrump threatens CNN over its Iran coverage moments after announcing ceasefire plan
FCC boss Brendan Carr said CNN must face ‘accountability’ for a report he claims is inaccurate without providing evidence
PresidentDonald Trumpfired off a seething threat against CNN Tuesday night in response to its reportingIranhad claimed a "great victory" over the U.S. following the president's announcement todelay his ceasefire deadlineby two weeks.Following the announcement, CNNpublished a postto its online live blog detailing the Iranian response.
"Iran says it has achieved a great victory and forced the United States to accept its 10-point plan, according to a statement from Iran's Supreme National Security Council report by Iranian state media," the post read.
Carr has faced backlash afterthreatening broadcasters’ licensesover Iran war coverage. Cable networks such as CNN are not licensed and do not fall under Carr’s crusade.
In response to Carr's tweet, CNN releasedits own statementdefending its reporting.
"The statement in question was obtained by CNN from Iranian officials and reported on multiple Iranian state media outlets. We received the statement from specific official Iranian spokespeople who are known to us," the statement said.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-cnn-threat-iran-ceasefire-b2953429.html
