Fred Pleitgen
Fred Pleitgen is an accomplished journalist and CNN correspondent known for his extensive reporting on international issues, particularly in conflict zones and areas of political turmoil. He has covered major events around the globe and is recognized for his insightful analysis and on-the-ground reporting. Recently, he was in the news for interviewing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding the dynamics between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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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
Fred Pleitgen was the first journalist from a US network to get on the ground in Tehran since the war began.
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.
West Bank settler violence increases amid war with IranUnited 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.
Inside Iran’s workarounds to the internet blackoutUnited 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.
Runner fasted for Ramadan during Tokyo MarathonUnited 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.
Rare supercar fleet of US-prosecuted crime kingpin seized and auctioned in TaiwanUnited States· 2026-03-07CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran as thousands of Iranian hardliners gather.
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 is in Tehran, where heavy airstrikes struck just before dawn.
Tapper: White House treating war like a video gameUnited States· 2026-03-06
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
Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran, where heavy airstrikes have occurred.
New imagery suggests U.S. responsible for Iran school strikeUnited States· 2026-03-06Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran, where heavy airstrikes struck just before dawn.
What it’s like to be stuck in prison in IranUnited 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 is in Tehran, where heavy airstrikes struck just before dawn.
Intensifying crossfire on Israel-Lebanon borderUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN’s Fred Pleitgen is in Tehran, where heavy airstrikes struck just before dawn.
CNN sees thick plume of smoke over TehranUnited States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva on diplomatic talks.
How former Prince Andrew reached this pointUnited States· 2026-02-20
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva.
North Korean TV says Kim drove nuclear-capable launcherUnited States· 2026-02-19
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva on diplomatic talks regarding Iran and Ukraine.
Muslims around the world observe first day of RamadanUnited States· 2026-02-19
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva.
Kim gives housing to families of fallen soldiersUnited States· 2026-02-18
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva on diplomatic talks.
Trump’s challenge to the separation of church and state is just beginningUnited States· 2026-02-18
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva on the diplomatic talks.
Tracking the US military buildup near IranUnited States· 2026-02-17CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Geneva.
Geneva hosts diplomatic talks on Iran and UkraineUnited States· 2026-02-17
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the latest in a series of attacks on top military figures.
Olympic athletes from Greenland have a message for TrumpUnited States· 2026-02-07
CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December.
Protesters clash with authorities during LA protestUnited States· 2026-01-31
CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December.
Don Lemon speaks following arrest in connection to Minnesota church protestUnited States· 2026-01-31
CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December.
Why Don Lemon’s arrest is shockingUnited States· 2026-01-30
CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December.
Journalist who live-streamed church protest arrested at homeUnited States· 2026-01-30
CNN's Fred Pleitgen visits Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where protests started in late December.
Tehran shoppers voice frustrations with Iranian governmentUnited States· 2026-01-29
