Fred Pleitgen
United StatesjournalistMaleb. 19725.5Global Dominance: 0.03%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 reports from the scene of the Berlin pride incident.
Wildfires continue to rage on in FranceUnited States· 2026-07-26
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from the scene of a van plowing into a crowd at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration.
Vehicle drives into crowd at Berlin pride, killing at least oneUnited States· 2026-07-26
Fred Pleitgen reports on Trump's remarks regarding Iran.
EMS audio of call related to Senator Lindsey GrahamUnited States· 2026-07-12
Fred Pleitgen reports on the US strikes on Iran.
Australia’s young bull riders prepare to take on the worldUnited States· 2026-07-10
Fred Pleitgen reports on Trump's remarks regarding Iran.
How this Japanese DJ living with ALS keeps the beat aliveUnited States· 2026-07-09
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the US launching attacks on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump weighs in on Platner rape allegationsUnited States· 2026-07-09
CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports on the US launching more strikes against Iran.
Officials are investigating cases of explosive diarrhea in the USUnited States· 2026-07-09
Fred Pleitgen reports on the severe heat warning in Germany.
Kyiv rescue crews search rubble after ‘massive’ Russia missile strikesUnited States· 2026-07-02
Fred Pleitgen reports on the severe heat warning affecting Germany.
12-year-old boy pulled from rubble in VenezuelaUnited States· 2026-06-30Fred Pleitgen reports on the severe heat warning affecting Germany.
Major questions loom four months after deadly strike on Iran elementary schoolUnited States· 2026-06-30
All of Germany facing severe heat warning for first time ever.
Baby rescued from rubble days after Venezuela quakeUnited States· 2026-06-28
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 comingUnited 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
