Frederik Pleitgen
Frederik Pleitgen is a prominent journalist and correspondent for CNN, known for his extensive reporting on global political events and crises. With a focus on Eastern Europe and Russia, he has covered significant stories including the conflict in Ukraine and the dynamics of Russian politics. His insightful coverage often highlights the human impact of political decisions, and he is recognized for his on-the-ground reporting during turbulent times.
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CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen spoke to shopkeepers and customers in Iran’s capital who say not only have sales drastically decreased, but they’re also worried for their lives.
Shopkeepers in Tehran describe life amid war
United States· 2026-03-07
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from the ground in Tehran.
Massive strikes hit Tehran late Saturday nightUnited States· 2026-03-07
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as the conflict widens.
Iran war is a ‘perfect example of asymmetric warfare’United States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Video: Who is Senator Markwayne Mullin?United States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Retired General to Burnett: ‘Appalled’ with USUnited States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Strike destroys infamous morality police center in TehranUnited States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as the conflict widens.
Breaking down the cost of war against IranUnited States· 2026-03-06
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Europe drawn closer to Iran conflict despite reservationsUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Suspect arrested after women found dead on hiking trail and in homeUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Iranians speak out despite communications blackoutUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Kim Jong Un inspects North Korean warshipUnited States· 2026-03-06CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran.
President Trump fires DHS Secretary Kristi NoemUnited States· 2026-03-05CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran as conflict with the US and Israel widens.
US submarine torpedoes warship for first time since WWIIUnited States· 2026-03-05
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran.
Doha attacked by Iranian missilesUnited States· 2026-03-05CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as conflict widens.
Exclusive: Iranian bombers were ‘two minutes’ from striking major US airbaseUnited States· 2026-03-05CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Drone strikes airport in AzerbaijanUnited States· 2026-03-05
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Can AI predict strike alerts in Israel?United States· 2026-03-05
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
Legendary former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz dies at 89United States· 2026-03-05
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
What’s on the agenda for China’s biggest annual political gathering?United States· 2026-03-05
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is on his way to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Israel and the US continue their aerial campaign against the country.
US military releases video of ‘100 hours’ of Operation Epic FuryUnited States· 2026-03-05Frederik Pleitgen spoke to Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei about the country's retaliation.
Iran FM spokesperson on conflict: ‘The only beneficiary’ would be IsraelUnited States· 2026-03-01
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen spoke to Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei about the country's retaliation to the US-Israeli attacks.
Cheers and celebrations heard in Tehran following reports of Ayatollah’s deathUnited States· 2026-03-01CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down what's on the table in talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
Transgender Americans look abroad for safetyUnited States· 2026-02-28
CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down what's on the table in talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
Deadly tram derailment kills two in central MilanUnited States· 2026-02-28CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down what's on the table in talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
Iranian regime tries to bury truth about protesters’ deathsUnited States· 2026-02-27CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down the stakes in talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
Non-essential US embassy staff told they can leave Israel amid possibility of Iran strikeUnited States· 2026-02-27CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down the stakes in the Iran-US talks.
Is Trump running out of moves on Iran?United States· 2026-02-27CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down the stakes in talks between the US and Iran.
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange cross-border attacksUnited States· 2026-02-27
CNN Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen breaks down the stakes in talks between the US and Iran in Geneva.
Video of girl being shoved in Japan sparks online outrageUnited States· 2026-02-27CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports on Russia's restriction of Telegram, impacting millions of users.
Make sure your money is new for Lunar New YearUnited States· 2026-02-12
