May 13, 2026
Trump accuses US media of treason for giving Iran false hopegiving Iran false hope in ongoing war
US President Donald Trump accused American media on Tuesday of treasonous coverage that gives Iran false hope amid an ongoing war between the two nations.
He posted on Truth Social that reports claiming Iranian damage to US forces amount to 'virtual treason.' The remarks highlight deepening tensions as Iran states readiness for further US attacks while Trump travels to China.
- Iran and the US lack formal diplomatic relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution severed ties.
- Truth Social's user base remains under 5 million monthly active users as of 2025, dwarfed by major platforms.
US-Iran-Israel War
US, Israeli, and Iranian forces remain in a direct military confrontation that has spread across the Gulf, with the Strait of Hormuz and regional energy infrastructure at the center of the conflict.
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