CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air...

CNN defended its reporting on military developments involving Iran after retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt publicly questioned the use of unnamed sources. The reporting centered on claims that Gen. Dan Caine sought an off-ramp from potential escalation.

Kimmitt challenged the accuracy of the unnamed-source details during an on-air appearance. The exchange highlighted ongoing disputes over sourcing in coverage of U.S.-Iran tensions.