In a statement on Monday, Trump alleged that Tehran was circulating AI-generated footage showing attacks on American military assets, including ships and aircraft, in an attempt to mislead the international community.
United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of spreading false information about ongoing military developments through artificial intelligence and coordinated media propaganda, claiming the country is using fabricated videos and reports to exaggerate its military capabilities.
In a statement on Monday, Trump alleged that Tehran was circulating AI-generated footage showing attacks on American military assets, including ships and aircraft, in an attempt to mislead the international community.
According to him, videos circulating online purportedly showing Iranian “kamikaze boats” attacking ships at sea were fabricated and designed to project strength despite what he described as Iran’s weakening military position.
“Iran has long been known as a master of media manipulation and public relations,” Trump said. “They are militarily ineffective and weak but very good at feeding false information to the fake news media.”
He specifically referenced claims that several U.S. refueling aircraft had been destroyed, saying such reports were inaccurate.
Trump also dismissed reports suggesting that the U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72), had been set ablaze during a confrontation at sea, describing the footage as fake.
He accused some media organisations, including The Wall Street Journal, of publishing misleading reports based on what he described as fabricated Iranian propaganda.
“The story was knowingly fake,” Trump said, adding that media outlets spreading such claims should face severe consequences for disseminating what he described as false information.
Trump further alleged that Iran was coordinating with sections of the American media to amplify these narratives, accusing what he called the “radical left-wing press” of deliberately spreading misinformation.
He also praised the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, for reviewing the broadcast licenses of media organisations he accused of promoting false reports.
Trump argued that U.S. broadcasters benefit from free access to public airwaves but use those platforms to spread misinformation.
The president maintained that Iran was suffering significant losses in the ongoing regional tensions but attempting to shape public perception through digital propaganda and AI-generated content.
