Donald Trump says US strikes have “totally demolished” much of Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and threatened that “we may hit it a few more times just for fun”. Meanwhile the mood among some anti-regime Iranians has turned on Trump, shifting from hope of being rescued to dismay at the destruction of infrastructure, culture and lives. Trump renews calls for allies help secure strait of Hormuz During his interview with NBC, Donald Trump said it was not clear whether Iran had dropped mines in the strait of Hormuz. Read the full storyAmericans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims US workers are still struggling with the cost of living despite Donald Trump’s campaign promises to fix the US affordability crisis. The Guardian spoke to workers as an exclusive poll showed cross-party concerns about the Trump administration’s handling of the US economy.

Source: The Guardian March 15, 2026 10:32 UTC