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CNN Accused of Peddling ‘Pro-Iran Regime Propaganda’ for Report on ‘Calm’ Scenes in Tehran
New York Post ^ | March 6, 2026 | David Propper

Posted on 03/07/2026 11:56:38 AM PST by nickcarraway

CNN was accused of pushing out “pro-Iran regime propaganda” by the Trump administration on Thursday after a reporter for the network said it appeared daily life was continuing despite the ongoing war.

Senior international correspondent Frederik Pleitgen said during a segment that all the shelves in shops are stocked, “even with fresh things,” as he casually held a cup of coffee.

“Fuel seems readily available, and you just don’t see any degree of panic anywhere,” he said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Iran; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cnn; iran; media

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1 posted on 03/07/2026 11:56:38 AM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

The “Communist News Network” strikes again.


2 posted on 03/07/2026 12:00:21 PM PST by Signalman (When your enemy is digging himself a hole, don't take away his shovel.)
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To: nickcarraway

CNN has probably placed a bet on Kalshi that Republicans will lose the midterms and Republicans will lose the presidency in ‘28 so they are doing everything they can to cash in on a huge payday.


3 posted on 03/07/2026 12:04:18 PM PST by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
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To: Signalman
Headline and picture only:

Israel says it launched strikes on 30 oil storage tanks across Iran

https://www.iranintl.com/en/liveblog/202603053543

4 posted on 03/07/2026 12:05:27 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (May we notice massive black violence without being labeled “racist!” so we can work on solutions?)
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To: nickcarraway
All quiet at Ali's mansion.

(Couldn't find a picture of the Ayatollah's destroyed property on Duckduckgo. Nope.)

5 posted on 03/07/2026 12:07:15 PM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: nickcarraway

Meanwhile, the new Leader is “calm” as well:

Donald Trump For President:

“Mojtaba Khamenei Eliminated: Iran’s Brief New Supreme Leader Reportedly Taken Out Hours After Succession
Iran’s fragile regime suffered another blow today as reports emerged that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the man briefly installed as supreme leader, has been killed.
Ali Khamenei fell to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, decapitating the Islamic Republic’s leadership at the outset of escalated conflict. Mojtaba, long viewed as the hardline favorite to inherit power despite no formal public role, was reportedly named successor earlier this week amid chaos and Israeli warnings that any new leader would become a target.
Circulating accounts, including from sources inside Iran, claim Mojtaba was eliminated today—his tenure lasting mere hours—after strikes hit his location. Social media erupted with claims of confirmation, including posts noting his “career” from appointment to death spanned only an afternoon.”


6 posted on 03/07/2026 12:09:51 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
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To: nickcarraway

calm is actually good.

We want the government to be reduced while the population remains unharmed and at peace.

There is no reason to harm orturn the population of Iran against the US and Israel.

Rather, the goal is to reduce the government of iran to the point where the people can take back control of Iran


7 posted on 03/07/2026 12:13:11 PM PST by ckilmer (`61)
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To: Uncle Miltie

Wow! Won’t the new leadership need oil to keep the country going, though?


8 posted on 03/07/2026 12:30:39 PM PST by madison10
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To: nickcarraway

Well even if true, this proves that the US and Israel are NOT targeting civilians. I mean walk around Israel even during red siren alerts, people are walking around, getting a coffee, walking their dogs and kids, you wouldnt know anything is happening over there


9 posted on 03/07/2026 12:44:33 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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HELP WANTED - SUPREME LEADER

In need of individual to become Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Required: Applicant must be alive.

Benefits include 72 virgins, 2 camels, free oil.

Applicant must be willing to provide proof of identification (Photo ID Required).

Applicants will be notified via Air Mail.

45/47
President, USA


10 posted on 03/07/2026 12:44:45 PM PST by VastRWCon (Fake News)
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To: nickcarraway

What an idiot. Waiting to hear he’s been kidnapped.


11 posted on 03/07/2026 12:50:06 PM PST by nuconvert ( Warning: Accused of being a radical militarist. Approach with caution.)
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that punk greg palkott on fox needs to go to CNN...he constantly exaggerates what Iran is doing. They fire a little drone and he acts like they wiped out the entire US Air Force.


12 posted on 03/07/2026 12:56:52 PM PST by basalt (Y ou new to this??)
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To: nickcarraway

Baghdad Bob’s descendants?


13 posted on 03/07/2026 1:10:29 PM PST by SuperLuminal (Where is rabble-rising Sam Adams now that we need him? Is his name Trump, now?)
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To: nickcarraway

CNN tells lies 24/7.


14 posted on 03/07/2026 1:15:49 PM PST by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, MAGA)
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To: nickcarraway

That new version of Baghdad Bob recently said along with the
democratic principles of the people selecting the new Supreme Leader soon, people in Iran are going about their business, not revolting in the streets and are looking forward to someone stopping Trump from bombing their country.

He could get a nice panel seat on CNN or MS Now someday.


15 posted on 03/07/2026 1:16:47 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: basalt

Agree. He and Jennifer Griffin could book a flight with adjoining seats and never disagree on anything on the whole flight. Trying to act confident like Walter Cronkite as they look for the dark side of any triumph by Trump.


16 posted on 03/07/2026 1:23:47 PM PST by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: Libloather

try the Brave search engine:
https://search.brave.com/images?q=Ayatollah%27s+destroyed+house


17 posted on 03/07/2026 1:30:08 PM PST by Bikkuri (Whomever thought China and India were ever going to be serious allies hasn’t been paying attention..)
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To: SaxxonWoods
"Social media erupted with claims of confirmation, including posts noting his “career” from appointment to death spanned only an afternoon.”

His 401k unfortunately had not been funded to the disappointment of his survivors.

18 posted on 03/07/2026 1:31:58 PM PST by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, oilfield roughneck, drilling fluid tech, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, MAGA)
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To: Signalman

I hope when Paramount takes over they fire everyone in the building.


19 posted on 03/07/2026 1:32:26 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: nickcarraway

It’s calm because we don’t target civilians and innocents.


20 posted on 03/07/2026 1:32:56 PM PST by AppyPappy (They don't call you a Nazi because they think you are one. They do it to justify violence. )
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