President Donald Trump has intensified his public confrontation with The New York Times, accusing the publication of spreading misinformation regarding the ongoing military conflict between the United States and Iran.
The remarks mark a significant escalation in the administration's rhetoric toward major media outlets, coming as the US military campaign in the Middle East continues to drive volatility in global energy and defense sectors.
The dispute follows Trump's earlier threat to expand a $15 billion legal action to include The New York Times, alleging the dissemination of "fake and made up facts" about the war.
Trump specifically challenged the newspaper's reliance on analyst assessments that suggest a prolonged or complex post-war scenario.
He asserted that the Iranian military apparatus, including its navy and air force, has been effectively neutralized, and claimed the country's economy is in ruins with inflation reaching 250 percent.
These assertions stand in direct contrast to the cautious tone of recent financial press coverage, which has highlighted persistent geopolitical risks and supply chain uncertainties.
The dispute follows Trump's earlier threat to expand a $15 billion legal action to include The New York Times, alleging the dissemination of "fake and made up facts" about the war.