Reporter's Monologue Stirs Debate Following Trump Announcement
When the United States bombs Iran—widely recognized as the world’s foremost state sponsor of terrorism—it’s no surprise that the aftermath is turbulent. Add in Israeli forces asserting complete air dominance over the region, and the situation becomes even more volatile.
NEW — President Trump has announced the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is now in effect:
“PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” pic.twitter.com/EMvFyhHCJc
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Over the weekend, the U.S. executed a high-stakes precision strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, long suspected of being central to the regime’s push for a nuclear weapon. The mission, carried out by America’s elite B-2 stealth bomber fleet, inflicted severe damage on key sites.
According to an official who spoke to CBS News, per the ceasefire agreement announced earlier today by U.S. President Trump, the ceasefire went into effect for Iran at 12:00am ET, Israel now has 12 hours to strike Iran until their ceasefire goes into effect at 12:00PM ET, then 12…
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Iran responded with a missile barrage targeting Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a U.S. installation. Yet, tellingly, Iran issued a warning before the strike. The base had been evacuated, and no injuries were reported. The retaliation was widely interpreted by defense officials as a controlled show of force—a theatrical gesture aimed more at preserving internal pride than escalating war.
What followed was a rapid shift toward de-escalation. Ceasefire discussions gained momentum, and within hours, an agreement was announced.
NEW: Embarrassing moment CNN gets word that Iran has accepted the ceasefire, just seconds after Kaitlan Collins set up narrative casting doubt on Trump.
Oof. This one’s rough.
Watch till the end, you really can’t make this stuff up.
Kaitlan Collins had just finished… pic.twitter.com/5o8UFucDD6
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But before that confirmation, CNN attempted to downplay President Trump’s role and capability. Anchor Kaitlan Collins delivered an extended on-air critique, questioning whether Trump could deliver a ceasefire after such a bold military move.
Her commentary was abruptly undercut—live on air—by Anderson Cooper, who broke in with the news that a ceasefire deal had in fact been reached. The moment underscored a pattern: media skepticism about Trump often collapses in real time under the weight of unfolding facts.
.@JonathanTurley: "You have to feel for AOC. You're all dressed up for an impeachment and peace breaks out." pic.twitter.com/Vl8JhCrfht
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