Donald Trump criticizes The New York Times and analysts.

Updated: 8:30 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

In addition to refuting a New York Times report on Iran, former US President Donald Trump has also criticized NATO allies, including Italy, for what he described as a lack of support on the issue. Trump stated that while the US has spent trillions on NATO, allies like Italy were not considering action regarding Iran’s nuclear threat. ‘We have defended these countries for decades, and when the test came, they were not there for our defense or for the rest of the world,’ he said. He reiterated his claims that Iran’s military capabilities were ‘finished’ as a result of the recent conflict.

Updated: 5:43 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Updated: 5:37 AM PKT — June 22, 2026

Former US President Donald Trump has strongly refuted a New York Times report on Iran, labeling it “corrupt” and disputing its claim that little has changed after four months of conflict.

He asserted that Iran’s army, navy, and air force are “finished,” and its capability to produce launching pads and missile drones is nearly eliminated. Trump added that Iran’s top leadership is gone, the Strait of Hormuz remains open for oil shipments, and the US stock market is at a record high, citing these as significant changes.