Donald Trump attacks New York Times over Iran war coverage

President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of The New York Times on Truth Social, accusing the newspaper of publishing false reports about the ongoing Iran conflict. He claimed the war had devastated Iran’s military and economy, stating: “Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE … their Inflation is at 250%, their Economy is BROKEN,” and called the paper’s coverage “treasonous.” Trump said he would add the alleged false reporting to his multi‑billion‑dollar lawsuit against the Times, labeling the outlet “criminals.”

The Times had published an analysis noting that neither the war nor a subsequent memorandum of understanding had resolved core threats from Iran, and that the nuclear programme remained intact despite damage. Analysts continue to debate the long‑term impact of the conflict, while Trump’s remarks frame the administration’s handling of the war as a success and the media’s coverage as misleading.