With Tehran vowing severe retaliation, Trump has urgently called on allied nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to prevent a global energy collapse.

With Tehran vowing severe retaliation, Trump has urgently called on allied nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz to prevent a global energy collapse.

'Secure the chokepoint': 7 countries that have ability to answer Trump’s call in Strait of Hormuz

Trump's Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke license of the broadcasters over their coverage of the Iran war. He accused news channels of “running hoaxes and news distortions” and warned them to “correct course before their license renewals come up.”&nbsp;“The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,” wrote Carr in a Truth Social post. His threat drew a reaction from US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who called the threat illegal intimidation of free speech and termed the move “straight out of the authoritarian playbook”.He shared a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, which criticised the news media coverage of the Iran war, &nbsp;claiming it wants the United States to lose the war. “The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (in particular), and other Lowlife Papers” and Media actually want us to lose the War,” wrote in a post on Truth Social.The post specifically referred to a Wall Street Journal article that mentioned five US Air Force refuelling planes had recently been struck and damaged by an Iranian missile at Prince Sultan Air Base. Trump called those reports “intentionally misleading” and claimed that four of the five tankers had “virtually no damage, and are already back in service.”Trump's Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth complained at length about CNN's coverage of the US-Iran war. He further added that he is looking forward to the management of the network by Trump loyalist David Ellison, who is seeking to acquire Warner Bros Discovery through its Paramount Skydance for $111 billion. This will, in turn, bring CNN under Ellison, who is known for replacing leadership at CBS with conservative journalists.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/switzerland-rejects-us-reconnaissance-flight-iran-war-neutrality-1773551125152">Switzerland denies US military requests to use its airspace amid Iran war</a><h2>Is the US losing the narrative war?</h2>A CNN poll found that 59 per cent of US citizens oppose the war. The support for the US war on Iran is at 27-38 per cent whch is significantly lower than previous US military adventures, like the Afghanistan war, 88-92 per cent; the Gulf War of 1991, 79-80 per cent; the Iraq war of 2003, 70-76 per cent; the Libya war of 2011, 47 per cent. Even among Republicans its 76 per cent compared to 96 per cent Republicans who backed Afghanistan and 90 per cent backed the Iraq war.&nbsp;The core problem had been incoherent messaging from the White House and a lack of a compelling grand narrative to mobilise the nation behind the flag. The goals are not clearly articulated to the supporters, and even Trump himself continues to shift the goalpost as the war enters its third week. There is no clear intelligence on Trump's supposed claim that Iran was preparing for an attack. The Western morality of delivering justice to Iranian women from the “Iranian regime” failed in the early hours of the ‘Epic Fury’ as the US struck a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 176 children and staff. The bottom line is that the US has lost both the domestic and international war of narrative. This will seem insignificant right now to the Trump administration and its loyalists, who are still confident in US military might. But it will be damaging if Trump ever considers a ground invasion of Iran. It would require a national draft to mobilise the manpower needed to invade a country as huge as Iran, which will inevitably see civil unrest and might lead to a civil war.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

With declining domestic support and critical domestic and international media coverage of the US war in Iran, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatens to revoke license of broadcasters. 

Trump's Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr threatened to revoke license of the broadcasters over their coverage of the Iran war. He accused news channels of “running hoaxes and news distortions” and warned them to “correct course before their license renewals come up.” “The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,” wrote Carr in a Truth Social post. His threat drew a reaction from US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who called the threat illegal intimidation of free speech and termed the move “straight out of the authoritarian playbook”. He shared a Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump, which criticised the news media coverage of the Iran war, claiming it wants the United States to lose the war. “The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal (in particular), and other Lowlife Papers” and Media actually want us to lose the War,” wrote in a post on Truth Social. The post specifically referred to a Wall Street Journal article that mentioned five US Air Force refuelling planes had recently been struck and damaged by an Iranian missile at Prince Sultan Air Base. Trump called those reports “intentionally misleading” and claimed that four of the five tankers had “virtually no damage, and are already back in service.” Trump's Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth complained at length about CNN's coverage of the US-Iran war. He further added that he is looking forward to the management of the network by Trump loyalist David Ellison, who is seeking to acquire Warner Bros Discovery through its Paramount Skydance for $111 billion. This will, in turn, bring CNN under Ellison, who is known for replacing leadership at CBS with conservative journalists. Also Read: Switzerland denies US military requests to use its airspace amid Iran war Is the US losing the narrative war? A CNN poll found that 59 per cent of US citizens oppose the war. The support for the US war on Iran is at 27-38 per cent whch is significantly lower than previous US military adventures, like the Afghanistan war, 88-92 per cent; the Gulf War of 1991, 79-80 per cent; the Iraq war of 2003, 70-76 per cent; the Libya war of 2011, 47 per cent. Even among Republicans its 76 per cent compared to 96 per cent Republicans who backed Afghanistan and 90 per cent backed the Iraq war. The core problem had been incoherent messaging from the White House and a lack of a compelling grand narrative to mobilise the nation behind the flag. The goals are not clearly articulated to the supporters, and even Trump himself continues to shift the goalpost as the war enters its third week. There is no clear intelligence on Trump's supposed claim that Iran was preparing for an attack. The Western morality of delivering justice to Iranian women from the “Iranian regime” failed in the early hours of the ‘Epic Fury’ as the US struck a girls' school in Minab, killing at least 176 children and staff. The bottom line is that the US has lost both the domestic and international war of narrative. This will seem insignificant right now to the Trump administration and its loyalists, who are still confident in US military might. But it will be damaging if Trump ever considers a ground invasion of Iran. It would require a national draft to mobilise the manpower needed to invade a country as huge as Iran, which will inevitably see civil unrest and might lead to a civil war.

With declining domestic support and critical domestic and international media coverage of the US war in Iran, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatens to revoke license of broadcasters.&nbsp;

Is US losing the narrative war? Trump ally Brendan Carr threatens media licences over Iran war reporting

The US military is utilising Tomahawk cruise missiles for deep strikes against Iranian targets, while relying heavily on SM-6, Patriot PAC-3, and THAAD interceptors to defend against retaliatory ballistic missile and drone attacks.

The US military is utilising Tomahawk cruise missiles for deep strikes against Iranian targets, while relying heavily on SM-6, Patriot PAC-3, and THAAD interceptors to defend against retaliatory ballistic missile and drone attacks.

Which missiles is the US military using most in the war against Iran?

The Swiss Federal Government on Sunday announced that it has rejected the request from the US military to use its airspace for a reconnaissance flight, citing its old policy of “neutrality”. It said that on March 15 (Sunday), it rejected two requests from the US military while accepting three others, two transport aircraft scheduled for March 15 and a maintenance-related flight planned for March 17, as they are not directly related to the war.&nbsp;“Today, the Swiss government discussed military overflight requests from the US. Citing the law of neutrality, the Federal Council rejected two requests made in connection with the war in Iran. It decided to permit three flights,” read a post from the Swiss Federal Government on the social media platform X. It further added that the “law of neutrality prohibits overflights by the parties to the conflict that pursue a military purpose” related to the conflict. However, it allows humanitarian and medical transport for the wounded as well as those unrelated to the conflict.The US naturally possess an annual permit for clearly designated aircraft, excluding the aircraft providing military support in the war between the US and Iran. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation( FOCA) in consultation with departments of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) decides the overflight requests, diplomatic clearance based on the Ordinance on the Protection of Air Sovereignty.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-fbi-memo-donald-trump-allegation-1773141245781">FBI memo claims Epstein abused a minor while speaking to Trump on speaker phone</a>Since the start of the war between the US and Iran on February 28, CENTCOM has used Iran's neighbouring Gulf states as a base for its 'war of choice' on Iran. In response, Iran has heavily targeted military and civilian infrastructure that aids and hosts the US military in the region. The US and its allies are trying to claim moral superiority, portraying Iran as a bad actor for targeting its neighbouring states, while using those bases to carry out comprehensive aggression against Iran. The denial from the Swiss Government is an act of significant political importance, while maintaining neutrality. It is consistent with Switzerland's long-standing tradition codified in 1815, which denied involvement in the Kosovo war in 1999 and the Iraq invasion in 2003.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Switzerland rejects US military request for reconnaissance flight linked to Iran war, citing neutrality law while permitting non-military transport flights.

The Swiss Federal Government on Sunday announced that it has rejected the request from the US military to use its airspace for a reconnaissance flight, citing its old policy of “neutrality”. It said that on March 15 (Sunday), it rejected two requests from the US military while accepting three others, two transport aircraft scheduled for March 15 and a maintenance-related flight planned for March 17, as they are not directly related to the war. “Today, the Swiss government discussed military overflight requests from the US. Citing the law of neutrality, the Federal Council rejected two requests made in connection with the war in Iran. It decided to permit three flights,” read a post from the Swiss Federal Government on the social media platform X. It further added that the “law of neutrality prohibits overflights by the parties to the conflict that pursue a military purpose” related to the conflict. However, it allows humanitarian and medical transport for the wounded as well as those unrelated to the conflict. The US naturally possess an annual permit for clearly designated aircraft, excluding the aircraft providing military support in the war between the US and Iran. The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation( FOCA) in consultation with departments of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), and the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) decides the overflight requests, diplomatic clearance based on the Ordinance on the Protection of Air Sovereignty. Also Read: FBI memo claims Epstein abused a minor while speaking to Trump on speaker phone Since the start of the war between the US and Iran on February 28, CENTCOM has used Iran's neighbouring Gulf states as a base for its 'war of choice' on Iran. In response, Iran has heavily targeted military and civilian infrastructure that aids and hosts the US military in the region. The US and its allies are trying to claim moral superiority, portraying Iran as a bad actor for targeting its neighbouring states, while using those bases to carry out comprehensive aggression against Iran. The denial from the Swiss Government is an act of significant political importance, while maintaining neutrality. It is consistent with Switzerland's long-standing tradition codified in 1815, which denied involvement in the Kosovo war in 1999 and the Iraq invasion in 2003.

Switzerland rejects US military request for reconnaissance flight linked to Iran war, citing neutrality law while permitting non-military transport flights.

Switzerland denies US military requests to use its airspace amid Iran war

Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun”, rejecting the prospect of a swift peace deal with Tehran.

“The terms aren’t good enough yet,” the US president told NBC News. The Iranian regime wants to make an agreement, he claimed.

US-Iran War | Trump: Might Hit Kharg Island A Few More Times Just For Fun

The US-Iran war continues to intensify as Washington prepares to deploy around 2,500 U.S. Marines to the West Asia war zone, significantly expanding its military presence in the region. The deployment, which may include an amphibious assault ship and additional naval assets, is aimed at strengthening U.S. operations amid ongoing strikes on Iranian targets and rising tensions across the Gulf.


US-Iran War: US to Send 2,500 Marines into West Asia War Zone

As the US‑Iran war escalates, reports indicate that the United States may be launching missiles and rocket strikes at Iranian targets from military bases across the Gulf region, using assets in allied host nations to project force into Iran.


US-Iran War: US May Be Firing Missiles & Rockets at Iran from Gulf Bases

In the midst of the US‑Iran war, Iranian officials have declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to U.S. and Israeli vessels, effectively restricting access for their ships despite global calls to secure the vital shipping lane.


US-Iran War: Iran Says Hormuz Will Not be Reopened to US Ships

Amid the escalating US‑Iran war, U.S. President **Donald Trump urged other nations that receive oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to take responsibility for securing this vital passage and consider deploying naval forces to keep shipping lanes open.


Iran-US War | Trump: Nations Receiving Oil Through Hormuz Must Take Care of Passage

Amid ongoing conflict around Strait of Hormuz, some Greek‑owned commercial ships are reportedly continuing to transit the high‑risk waterway, where energy exports and global shipping converge. Despite threats from missile, drone, and naval attacks, these vessels are said to be earning up to $500,000 per day - a reflection of soaring risk premiums and insurance costs for operating in war‑affected seas.


US-Iran War: Hormuz Strait Danger: Greek Ships Pocket $500,000 Daily 

The US‑Iran war is casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s high‑value deals with Gulf states, as sovereign partners begin reviewing major investment commitments to the United States amid rising geopolitical and economic strain.


US-Iran War: Iran War Risks Significant Downsizing of Trump's Lofty Deals

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have “totally demolished” military targets on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports, as part of intensified airstrikes. Trump also warned of further strikes — including on oil infrastructure — if Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling continued escalation in the conflict.


US-Iran War | Trump: Iran's Kharg Island Totally Demolished; Warns of More Strikes

As the US‑Israel war with Iran disrupts Gulf shipping routes and elevates risk premiums, oil freight rates have surged dramatically, with tanker charter costs spiking as owners demand higher compensation for navigating the conflict‑affected Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters. The surge reflects war‑risk insurance hikes and reduced tanker availability, impacting global energy logistics and trade costs.


US-Israel War with Iran: Oil Freight Rates Double As Gulf Conflict Escalates

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to residents living near US industrial sites in West Asia, signaling potential danger amid the ongoing US‑Iran war. The alert comes as tensions escalate across the region, with the IRGC emphasizing that residents should take precautions. This development adds to concerns over the safety of strategic infrastructure and the potential for further conflict involving US interests. 


IRGC Warns Residents Near US Industrial Sites in West Asia Amid Rising Tensions 

Farmers across the region are facing a critical fuel shortage, impacting their ability to operate essential agricultural machinery. The shortage threatens crop production, harvesting, and overall farm productivity, raising concerns about food supply and prices.


Fuel Shortage: Farmers Face Shortage of Fuel Needed to Operate Machinery

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to negotiate, signaling a possible diplomatic opening even as the US‑Iran war continues to escalate. Trump indicated that Tehran may be willing to talk under certain terms, though concrete talks have yet to begin and Iranian officials have offered mixed responses. 


US‑Iran War: Trump Says Iran Is Ready to Negotiate

The US-Iran war is entering a dangerous new phase as Tehran warns it will retaliate if attacks on its oil and energy infrastructure continue. Iranian officials said any strikes targeting the country’s key energy facilities would trigger “proportionate and immediate” responses, potentially targeting regional oil installations and companies linked to the United States.


US-Iran War: Iran Vows to Retaliate for Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

As the US‑Iran war continues, President Donald Trump has urged countries that depend on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to take responsibility for securing the vital waterway, calling on them to send naval forces to keep the passage open and safe amid threats from Iran.


US-Iran War | Trump: Nations Receiving Oil Through Hormuz Must Take Care of Passage

Lebanon is reportedly preparing to form a delegation to engage in potential peace talks with Israel as regional tensions rise amid the ongoing US‑Israel war with Iran. Officials say the move aims to reduce hostilities along the border and explore diplomatic solutions, though Lebanon has stressed that a ceasefire should be in place before negotiations.


Lebanon to Form Delegation for Potential Talks with Israel 

In the escalating US‑Iran war, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to vessels from the United States and Israel, effectively barring them from passage through the vital chokepoint amid rising hostilities.


US-Iran War: Araghchi Says Hormuz will Not be Reopen for US Ships 

Amid the escalating US-Israel war with Iran, reports suggest that Lebanon may form a delegation to engage in negotiations with Israel in an attempt to curb the growing conflict along the border. The proposed talks aim to halt hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters and prevent a wider regional war.


US-Israel War with Iran | Reports: Lebanon to Form Delegation to Negotiate with Israel

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised Washington and its allies, accusing them of hypocrisy by claiming to stand for peace while allegedly targeting civilian infrastructure such as schools. Pezeshkian said attacks on schools and hospitals violate humanitarian principles and warned that Iran would not remain silent in the face of such actions.


US-Iran War | Pezeshkian: One Who Claims to Stand for Peace Targets School 

The escalating US-Iran war is casting uncertainty over massive quid-pro-quo investment pledges made by Gulf nations in the United States. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait are reportedly reviewing overseas investments and financial commitments as the war strains their economies and disrupts regional trade.


Iran-US War: What Happens to Quid-Pro-Quo Guld Investment Pledges in US? 

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has mocked Donald Trump, claiming Washington is now “begging” other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Araghchi’s remarks came after Trump urged global powers to deploy naval forces to secure the vital waterway, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passes. 


US-Iran War | Araghchi: Trump Begging Countries to Help Open Hormuz

The US-Iran war is proving costly for Washington, with the Pentagon telling lawmakers that the conflict has already caused over $11.3 billion in financial losses within the first week of fighting. The estimate mainly reflects the massive use of precision-guided munitions, missile defense systems, and large-scale air and naval operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets.


US-Iran War | Pentagon: US Suffers $11.3 BN Financial Loss in First Week

The war between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that joint American and Israeli forces have struck more than 15,000 targets across Iran since the conflict began. According to the Pentagon, the strikes have focused on Iranian missile sites, drone infrastructure, air defenses and military facilities as part of the ongoing campaign.


US-Iran War: Pentagon Says US-Israel Strikes Hit Over 15,000 Iranian Targets | WION

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump said that countries receiving oil through the Strait of Hormuz should take responsibility for securing the vital passage. Trump urged nations heavily dependent on Gulf oil—such as China, Japan, and European economies—to contribute naval support to keep shipping lanes open.


US-Iran War | Trump: Nations Receiving Oil Through Hormuz Must Take Care of the Passage

As the US–Iran war continues to intensify, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all sides to reopen diplomatic channels and pursue negotiations to prevent a wider regional catastrophe. Guterres warned that the ongoing cycle of strikes and retaliation could spiral beyond control, threatening civilians and destabilising the Middle East and global economy.


US-Iran War: UN Chief Calls for Diplomatic Channels to End Conflict 

US-Iran War: Hegseth Claims 15,000 Iranian Targets Hit by US-Israel Strikes

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