**Trump Accuses Iran of Spreading Misinformation During Ongoing War**
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Former President Donald Trump has made headlines once again, this time accusing Iran of using artificial intelligence (AI) to disseminate misinformation amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump launched into a prolonged critique of both Iran’s tactics and the role he believes the media plays in amplifying false narratives.
Trump’s allegations come in the wake of escalating tensions that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. He painted Iran as a master of media manipulation, claiming that they are not only militarily ineffective but also adept at misleading the press. In his words, “They are Militarily ineffective and weak, but are really good at ‘feeding’ the very appreciative Fake News Media false information.”
The former president’s post included specific examples where he claims the Iranian government fabricated incidents to bolster their image. He pointed to purportedly false reports of “Kamikaze Boats” allegedly attacking U.S. ships, stating, “These Boats don’t exist — It’s all false information to show how ‘tough’ their already defeated Military is!”
Among the media outlets targeted by Trump was The Wall Street Journal, following their report on a missile strike that damaged several Air Force refueling planes stationed at the Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia. Trump dismissed these claims as untrue and expressed outrage over reports suggesting that the USS Abraham Lincoln was on fire, labelling them as “fake.”
He stated, “Buildings and Ships that are shown to be on fire are not — It’s FAKE NEWS, generated by A.I.” Trump insisted that such stories serve only to undermine the credibility of the United States. His comments included a stark warning that responsible parties within certain media organisations could be held accountable for “treason” due to their propagation of alleged lies.
The president’s tirade also targeted Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), applauding him for scrutinising the licenses of what Trump described as “Corrupt and Highly Unpatriotic ‘News’ Organizations.” He claimed these entities exploit American airwaves to “perpetuate LIES,” and called for greater oversight of their operations.
On March 10, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) revealed that many of the circulating reports regarding the USS Lincoln had been fabricated, further asserting that the Pentagon had denied any attack on the vessel. Such discoveries have raised questions about the reliability of reporting in times of conflict, especially in the age of rapidly advancing technology.
Trump’s recent comments echo a long history of hostility towards the media, which he frequently labels as “fake news.” On March 14, he directed his ire towards Maggie Haberman, a correspondent for The New York Times, suggesting she was a “SLEAZEBAG” writer untruthfully chronicling his actions. He insinuated that he might include her in a lawsuit against the newspaper, although he did not elaborate on the reasons for this threat.
This pattern of hostility is not isolated to Haberman; Trump has similarly targeted other journalists in his ongoing attacks, including CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Natalie Allison from The Washington Post. His rhetoric has escalated to the point where he has called for Democratic lawmakers who challenge his administration to face sedition charges.
As tensions continue to rise with Iran and the media’s portrayal of military engagements, Trump’s remarks are expected to further inflame an already charged political atmosphere. The White House and the U.S. Central Command have yet to provide additional comments on these developments, leaving the ongoing conversation about misinformation and media accountability very much alive.
This latest chapter in Trump’s relationship with the press reflects a broader issue regarding the impact of modern technology and politics on public trust. As debates around free speech and accurate reporting continue, the consequences of misinformation during wartime remain a critical concern.