Claudia Otto
Claudia Otto is a journalist and part of CNN's reporting team, known for her insightful coverage of global events. She recently gained attention for her role in reporting from Iran, where she provided a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and experiences faced by journalists in a complex political landscape.
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Recent news mentions
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were the first journalists from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
Iranian president apologizes to neighbors, but missiles keep coming
United States· 2026-03-07
Claudia Otto was part of the team that reported from Tehran, sharing insights on the situation there.
Former Israeli official says country is making progress as sirens ring outUnited States· 2026-03-07
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were the first journalists from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire after strikesUnited States· 2026-03-07CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were the first journalists from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
Rare supercar fleet of US-prosecuted crime kingpin seized and auctioned in TaiwanUnited States· 2026-03-07
CNN’s Claudia Otto was the first journalist from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
Pro-government crowds gather in Tehran to voice anger at US-Israeli strikesUnited States· 2026-03-07
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were the first journalists from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
See how close US-Israeli strikes came to Iranian hospitalsUnited States· 2026-03-07CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto were the first journalists from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran.
First live report from a US network out of Tehran since war beganUnited States· 2026-03-07
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto join demonstrators as the government attempts to put on a defiant face.
What are the possible outcomes of the Iran conflict?United States· 2026-03-06
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto join demonstrators as the government attempts to put on a defiant face.
Iranian missile strikes Kurdish baseUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN’s Fred Pleitgen and photojournalist Claudia Otto join demonstrators in Tehran.
Intensifying crossfire on Israel-Lebanon borderUnited States· 2026-03-06Claudia Otto is part of the CNN team covering events in Iran.
CNN in Iran: Behind the scenes with our teamUnited States· 2025-07-05
