Trump threatens to imprison journalists over Iran rescue operation leak

LootboxPhobia · 2026-04-06T20:40:04+00:00

Trump demands that reporters reveal their sources regarding the U.S. Air Force rescue operation in Iran, claiming that leaks threaten national security, and warns that uncooperative journalists will face imprisonment.

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2026-04-06 20:40:04

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Investing.com – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would ask a reporter to disclose the source of information regarding U.S. Air Force reporting on a rescue operation in Iran, and threatened that the reporter would face imprisonment if he refused to cooperate.

Trump made the remarks at a White House briefing on Monday, citing national security concerns as the basis for his request.

The president said the leak jeopardized the safety of U.S. military forces and threatened the success of the rescue mission. He stated that he would ask relevant media organizations to provide the names of the individuals who leaked information about the Iran rescue operation.

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