Trump Threatens Journalists Over Iran Strike Leak

President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against journalists who published details about a potential U.S. strike on Iran, following a leak of classified military intelligence.

In a recent interview, Trump confirmed that an investigation is underway to trace the source of the leak, which revealed plans about a possible U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Trump stated:

“We will make those reporters disclose their sources.”

He warned that journalists who refuse to cooperate could face legal consequences, along with their alleged informants.

Trump also launched verbal attacks on CNN and The New York Times, accusing them of “fake news” and undermining national security by questioning the success of the supposed strike. The media reports raised doubts about whether the Iranian nuclear infrastructure was actually destroyed in the operation, sparking a wave of public speculation and criticism.

The president’s remarks have reignited debates over press freedom, whistleblower protections, and the use of legal pressure to force journalists to reveal confidential sources — a move widely seen as a threat to journalistic independence.

Legal and media watchdogs are expected to weigh in as the situation unfolds, especially as Trump intensifies his anti-media rhetoric in the run-up to the U.S. presidential election cycle.