Using the same anonymous sources that often cater to CNN’s interests, this outlet is now spreading a misleading narrative that claims “the Pentagon and National Security Council greatly underestimated Iran’s intent to block the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. were to attack.” This is supposedly based on ongoing operations.
It’s hardly surprising to hear this “according to multiple knowledgeable sources.”
The report seems absurd. I might add that “Trump administration officials recently informed lawmakers in a confidential briefing that they are not expecting Iran to close the strait in retaliation to an assault, according to three individuals familiar with the meeting.”
This claim comes from an anonymous source that consistently aligns with CNN’s narrative. It’s almost like CNN has made it a goal to publish questionable information. They’ve even shared numerous articles promoting what many see as a false narrative about Trump colluding with Russia to influence the 2016 election.
Similar to the Russian collusion story, this one feels like misinformation, and I can’t help but think CNN is aware of it, perhaps even in cahoots with Iran.
Already, members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth and Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, have criticized CNN for this claim. Honestly, they might not have even needed to respond; anyone paying attention could see the inconsistencies here.
Why is this clear to us?
Well, anyone who knows anything about Iran realizes that any offensive against them would likely lead to attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz.
It’s something even a simple-minded person would grasp.
It’s a no-brainer, really.
Claiming that the Trump administration was unprepared for the situation at the Strait of Hormuz is like suggesting that they didn’t recognize the significance of the Pacific during World War II or that Eisenhower was surprised by the need to invade Europe to confront the Nazis.
This is just one of the ridiculous narratives CNN propagates to undermine President Trump and appease their Iranian contacts.
“CNN opted to present this questionable article based on three anonymous ‘sources familiar with the discussion,'” Leavitt stated on X. “This is despite the fact that I, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of State, and several Congress members (who were actually at the classified meeting) have collectively disputed this erroneous information.”
This is Hegseth. Remarkably fit for someone who supposedly indulged in $40 million worth of steak and lobster last month.
“Or yet more misinformation from CNN,” Hegseth remarked at a press conference. After addressing the Strait of Hormuz claims, he labeled it “utterly absurd,” insisting: “For years, Iran has threatened vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. That’s been their modus operandi – taking control of the Strait. CNN can’t genuinely think this is new. It’s fundamentally misleading reporting. The sooner David Ellison leads that network, the better.”
You might wonder: Why trust the Trump administration on this?
Well, because I have some common sense.
Anyone familiar with Iran should not be surprised by the Revolutionary Guards’ tactics in leveraging the Strait. As Hegseth pointed out, “That’s what they always do.”
And making false claims? That’s just standard practice for CNN.
