Trump's war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat

US coverage of the conflict with Iran is shifting away from Washington’s framing. US outlets increasingly question declarations of victory and the absence of a clear strategy. Iran’s military remains operational, and Tehran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz. Disruption to global energy supplies raises fears that the impact could persist. In Norway, an unscripted question to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew criticism from Indian news outlets, and a major Norwegian newspaper published an orientalist caricature that also drew backlash. In Kenya, growth in the digital economy has coincided with expanded surveillance. After 2024 antigovernment protests, critics accuse the Ruto administration of intensifying monitoring of civilians to suppress online dissent.

"US news outlets are increasingly challenging President Donald Trump on his declarations of victory and absence of a clear strategy. Meanwhile, Iran's military remains operational, Tehran retains control of the Strait of Hormuz and fears are mounting that the disruption to global energy supplies will drag on."

"For decades, much of the United States media adopted Washington's framing of US conflicts in the Middle East. But the US-Israel war against Iran is defying that trend. US news outlets are increasingly challenging President Donald Trump on his declarations of victory and absence of a clear strategy."

"Norway's news media also came under fire after the country's largest newspaper published an orientalist caricature of Modi. Tariq Nafi has been following the story."

"After antigovernment protests in 2024, President William Ruto's administration is accused of intensifying its monitoring of civilians. Critics say the government is trying to quell online dissent before it reaches the streets. Nicholas Muirhead reports on how surveillance tools designed to combat terrorism are being turned on Kenya's citizens."

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