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 reports from Tehran where Iranians are lashing out at President Trump after the US president said earlier Wednesday he believed the memorandum of understanding was 'over.'
Onboard the closest Navy ship to Iran
United States· 2026-07-11
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran where Iranians are lashing out at President Trump after the US president said earlier Wednesday he believed the memorandum of understanding was 'over.'
On board the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Strait of HormuzUnited States· 2026-07-09
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran where Iranians are lashing out at President Trump.
This is the destroyer that is protecting the USS Abraham LincolnUnited States· 2026-07-09CNN's Frederik Pleitgen tells Becky Anderson that Iranian authorities are trying to draw a 'red line' in their response to US strikes on coastal areas.
The Iranians are drawing a ‘red line’, says CNN’s Frederik PleitgenUnited States· 2026-07-09CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran where Iranians are lashing out at President Trump.
The US has struck Iran at least 170 times in two days. But what is the goal?United States· 2026-07-09
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen is in Tehran after another night of attacks.
CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen in Tehran after second day of attacksUnited States· 2026-07-09
CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports from Tehran where Iranians are lashing out at President Trump after the US president said earlier Wednesday he believed the memorandum of understanding was 'over.'
Trump says his opinion on Iranian leaders changed after getting to know themUnited States· 2026-07-08CNN reports from the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Argentina fans rally behind US after World Cup lossUnited States· 2026-07-07
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 warUnited 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· 2026-03-01