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CNN Defends Reporting on Iran War Amid Criticism from Retired General

CNN defended its reporting on the Iran war after retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt criticized the network's use of anonymous sources. Kimmitt questioned the accuracy of CNN's claims about negotiations involving Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. CNN stated it stands by its reporting, while officials from the Joint Chiefs declined to comment on the specifics.

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CNN defended its reporting on the Iran war after retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt criticized the network's use of anonymous sources. Kimmitt questioned the accuracy of CNN's claims about negotiations involving Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. CNN stated it stands by its reporting, while officials from the Joint Chiefs declined to comment on the specifics.

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

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CNN Defends Reporting on Iran War Amid Criticism from Retired General