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Tehran/Washington, Bureau.Amidst the ongoing fierce conflict in the Middle East, a new ‘information war’ has started. Wednesday (11 March 2026) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi made very serious allegations against America, saying that the Trump administration is spreading ‘fake news’ to manipulate global financial markets and oil prices. Iran claims that the US is deliberately making false claims of its military success so as to take advantage of falling oil prices by creating an illusion of stability in the market.
What is the whole controversy? Ruckus over ‘deleted post’
According to Iran, on Tuesday (March 10) the US Secretary of Energy made a post on social media claiming that an American ship Strait of Hormuz Passed out safely without any hindrance. After this news, a positive message went to the global market and oil prices fell sharply.
Iran’s allegation: According to Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, this news was completely fake and later the Energy Minister also deleted his post.
Market Manipulation: Araghchi wrote on
Iranian Army’s open challenge: “Will not let the enemy lose even a liter of oil”
from iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Ali Mohammad Naini has issued a direct threat to America and Israel’s allies. He said:
“As long as the war continues, the Iranian military will not allow even a single liter of oil to be exported from this region to enemy countries. Control over oil prices is now in Iran’s hands and all American efforts to reduce them will fail.”
America’s counterattack: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ and security of tankers
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt Rejecting Iran’s threats, he said that President Donald Trump is fully committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
Strict military action: Levitt warned that if Iran tried to cut off oil supplies, it would face a response “20 times harsher” from the world’s most powerful military.
Insurance of Tankers: The Trump administration has offered to provide ‘political risk insurance’ to oil tankers operating in the Gulf.
Navy Escort: If needed, the US Navy will accompany oil tankers and provide them safe passage.
Easing of restrictions: The US Treasury Department has also temporarily relaxed some restrictions to keep oil supply stable.
Strait of Hormuz: the world’s ‘energy vein’
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most important maritime checkpoint. Global oil supply each year accounts for approximately 20 percent (20%) Part passes through this narrow path. Any disruption here could not only send oil prices skyrocketing, but could shake the entire world economy.
The White House has assured American citizens that the current increase in fuel prices is temporary. The Trump administration believes that after the successful military campaign, prices will become lower than before.