U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of gaining ground in what he described as “media and propaganda battles” during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social on Monday, alleging that Iran has been spreading disinformation through the use of artificial intelligence to influence public perception of the war.
According to the U.S. leader, Iran has a long history of using media manipulation and public relations tactics to project strength despite what he claimed were limited military capabilities.
Trump further alleged that Iranian operatives have recently relied on AI-generated images and videos to circulate misleading content online, including footage purportedly showing successful attacks on U.S. military assets.
He claimed that some of the circulating clips, including videos depicting so-called “kamikaze boats” targeting vessels at sea, were fabricated to exaggerate Iran’s battlefield success.
The president also dismissed reports suggesting that five U.S. refueling aircraft had been struck and severely damaged during the conflict, insisting the claims were inaccurate.
In addition, Trump rejected reports that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) had been attacked or set on fire, stating that the warship had not even been targeted.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, with both sides continuing to exchange accusations and claims as the conflict and information battle play out across traditional and social media platforms.
