Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtWednesday 13 May 2026 01:18 BSTTrump dismisses concerns about financial impact of Iran war on AmericansPresident Donald Trump accused the media of treason for reporting that Iran is “doing well” militarily against the U.S. and Israel.He posted his remarks on Truth Social on Tuesday, stating that such reports give Iran "false hope" and are "aiding and abetting the enemy."Trump made these comments while on a flight to his visit to China.He claimed that Iran's military is decimated, asserting its entire navy is destroyed and its air force and technology are gone.Trump also stated that Iran's leaders are no longer present and the country is an "Economic Disaster."In fullIran-US war latest: Trump accuses media of treason as US intel reportedly claims Tehran retains substantial missile capabilitiesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in