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Donald Trump<\/span><\/span> launched a sharp attack against major US media outlets in a new Truth Social post, claiming they would still portray Iran as victorious even in a hypothetical scenario where Tehran fully surrendered to the United States.<\/p>\n

The post quickly gained attention online due to its aggressive rhetoric and references to escalating tensions involving Iran, the US military, and media coverage surrounding geopolitical conflicts.<\/p>\n

Trump mocked several major news organizations including The New York Times<\/span><\/span>, The Wall Street Journal<\/span><\/span>, and CNN<\/span><\/span>, accusing them of bias and claiming they would refuse to acknowledge an American victory.<\/p>\n

Trump describes hypothetical Iranian military surrender<\/h2>\n

In the lengthy statement, Trump described an exaggerated scenario in which Iran allegedly surrenders completely, claiming its navy would be \u201cresting at the bottom of the sea\u201d and its air force would be \u201cno longer with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also referenced a fictional image of Iranian military forces walking out of Tehran \u201cwith white flags\u201d and signing \u201cdocuments of surrender.\u201d<\/p>\n

The comments appear to be part of Trump\u2019s broader criticism of mainstream media coverage involving foreign policy, military operations, and national security issues.<\/p>\n

Media criticism remains central theme in Trump messaging<\/h2>\n

Trump has frequently accused major news organizations of unfair coverage throughout both of his presidential campaigns and previous administration. In the latest post, he referred to media outlets as \u201cfake news\u201d and accused Democrats and journalists of having \u201ctotally lost their way.\u201d<\/p>\n

The remarks come amid heightened geopolitical focus on Iran, nuclear negotiations, regional tensions, and ongoing debates surrounding US foreign policy in the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Social media reacts to controversial Truth Social statement<\/h2>\n

The post quickly sparked strong reactions online, with supporters praising Trump\u2019s combative tone while critics argued the rhetoric was inflammatory and escalatory.<\/p>\n

Political analysts noted that Trump\u2019s messaging continues to heavily rely on direct confrontation with media organizations, a strategy that has remained central to his political identity for years.<\/p>\n

The statement also arrives during a period of increased global attention on US Iran relations, with investors and geopolitical observers closely watching developments tied to military tensions, energy markets, and diplomatic negotiations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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