Frederik Pleitgen @fpleitgenCNN

CNN Senior International Correspondent and Anchor Joined March 2009

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Haley Britzky @halbritz

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The CBO estimates the war will continue to cost the US approximately $2 billion to $3 billion per month past August 1, via @AnnieGrayerCNN cnn.com/2026/09/15/pol…

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The United States has deployed weapons in space and will use them to defend American forces, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said – the first public acknowledgment of such capabilities in orbit and a deliberate signal to those that pose potential threats in the domain. Meink did not provide specifics on the weapons and, when asked to expand, refused to provide additional details. cnn.it/4xZzDhw

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Frederik Pleitgen @fpleitgenCNN

16 hours ago

Devastating national poll for @bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz. The Union of CDU and CSU only at 18 percent among German voters. Two big state elections coming up this weekend in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Deutschland Wählt @Wahlen_DE

20 hours ago

BUNDESTAGSWAHL | Sonntagsfrage YouGov AfD: 29% (+1) Union: 18% (-2) GRÜNE: 16% (+1) SPD: 13% (+1) LINKE: 10% (-2) FDP: 5% BSW: 4% (+1) Sonstige: 5% Änderungen zur letzten Umfrage vom 18. August 2026 Verlauf: whln.eu/UmfragenDeutsc… #btw29

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The Wall Street Journal @WSJ

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American oil executives warned for months that the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz was bound to cause a fuel crisis. Now, they say it is here. on.wsj.com/4r8TLLq

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The Wall Street Journal @WSJ

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The day after the U.S. and Israel launched their opening strikes on Iran, the Islamic Republic shot back with swarms of drones aimed at the Gulf’s newest high-value targets: American data centers. on.wsj.com/4xud1o5

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost

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Ukraine faces worsening war prospects with Russian air power, a $27 billion budget gap and waning international support. wapo.st/4iod6pG

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Iran Nuances @IranNuances

2 days ago

#Iran’s MFA spokesman says #SaudiArabia requested to postpone the regional summit over developments in Yemen, calling it a "diversion from the root causes of the current crisis." He reaffirmed Tehran’s support for the intra-Yemeni roadmap.

Iran Nuances @IranNuances

2 days ago

Director General of Department for Persian Gulf at #Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirms the postponement of Monday’s meeting in #Oman. He says the decision was made jointly by Iran & Oman following requests from several regional states, with a new date to be coordinated with Muscat.

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CNN @CNN

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Former US CIA director David Petraeus was at a Ukrainian train station at the very moment a Russian drone struck a passenger train on Sunday, shortly after a diplomatic train carrying former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other foreign dignitaries had passed through. cnn.it/4h1b7GV

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CNN @CNN

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The American airman rescued from Iran after his aircraft was shot down in April shared for the first time details about the risky recovery operation during a “60 Minutes” interview. cnn.it/46V9Fj8

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Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal

2 days ago

🚨 Diesel is running towards its highest close in history. Turns out civilization still runs on a liquid nobody remembers to worry about until it gets expensive. Source: TradingView / Writer: Oliver

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Zachary Cohen @ZcohenCNN

2 days ago

Trump administration officials have privately told those in the Gulf region that they want to refocus any future US-Iran negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and not reopening the strait, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Also, Monday’s meeting is postponed, per Omani official.

Zachary Cohen @ZcohenCNN

2 days ago

Gulf diplomats & Iranian officials will meet Monday to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic, but a critical player won’t be at the table: the US. New behind-the-scenes reporting from @kylieatwood & me. cnn.com/2026/09/13/pol…

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CNN International @cnni

2 days ago

Gulf diplomats and Iranian officials will meet Monday to discuss an Omani plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to regular tanker traffic, but a critical player won't be at the table: the United States. cnn.it/4h0wrMJ

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CNN International @cnni

3 days ago

A Russian drone hit a gas station near Ukraine's border with Poland, Ukrainian authorities said, the latest in a series of targeted attacks as both sides escalate their air war. cnn.it/4h3rwZQ

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Trey Yingst @TreyYingst

2 days ago

NEW: A first-hand look at the USS George Washington carrier strike group that is currently deployed to the front lines in the conflict with Iran.

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Frederik Pleitgen @fpleitgenCNN

2 days ago

🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Senior Iranian source to me: “Monday's meeting in Oman is part of Iran's strategic and responsible plan to foster trust among regional nations and lay the groundwork for consolidating indigenous security.” “However, this agreement does not imply an automatic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” the source adds saying, “the Strait will not become secure until the US fulfills its obligations and halts its naval blockade and economic warfare.”@CNN

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Clash Report @clashreport

3 days ago

Houthi tribal mobilization shows long lines of armed Toyota technicals in the desert, the classic Yemen war image. Bani Hashish tribes pledge readiness to march on Marib, the last major government stronghold in the north. Toyota pickups with mounted guns remain the backbone of Houthi ground power. x.com/mahmoodalmaghr…

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CNN International @cnni

3 days ago

Iranian state media has claimed an Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, killing one person, amid an ongoing battle between the US and Iran for control over the crucial energy chokepoint. cnn.it/4ybr8Ad

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Frederik Pleitgen @fpleitgenCNN

3 days ago

Interesting take from @Rob_Malley on the decision making processes in Tehran and DC.

Drop Site @DropSiteNews

3 days ago

“In this case, at least, you could really say the shoes have changed feet.” Rob Malley challenges the portrayal of Iran as a country ruled by one man and the U.S. as a democracy governed through institutions. Iran is making decisions through an institutional process, he says,

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Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal

3 days ago

🚨🇾🇪 The Houthis just dropped 40 minutes of war footage from the Mocha campaign The film covers the advance that took Hays, al-Khawkha, Mocha, Perim Island and roughly 2,000 square kilometers, ending with Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and both sides of Bab al-Mandeb in their hands. Source: MES on TG / Writer: Daniel

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Josh Rogin @joshrogin

3 days ago

So Trump is admitting he’s ignoring the Saudi pleas for help because he has assurances from the Houthis only the Saudis will be targeted? Mr. Bone Saw (MBS) must be thinking twice about the gold league he bought for his friend Don.

OSINTdefender @sentdefender

3 days ago

While in Dublin, Ireland, U.S. President Donald J. Trump told reporters that the Houthis have been in contact with his administration and urged the U.S. not to get involved, further saying that they have let the majority of ships through, save Saudi vessels.