Washington, March 12, (NationPress) The White House strongly countered critical narratives from prominent US newspapers regarding the Trump administration’s approach to the war with Iran and its effects on global energy markets, claiming the media is propagating a "false narrative" regarding the military campaign's objectives.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that claims of confusion or "mixed messaging" about the aims of Operation Epic Fury were inaccurate.

“The left-wing media is misleading the public and fostering a false narrative that suggests there has been 'mixed messaging' concerning the goals of Operation Epic Fury," Leavitt declared via social media.

Her comments followed reports from the New York Times and Wall Street Journal that questioned the administration's strategy, its evaluation of Iran’s reactions, and the swift policy changes regarding emergency oil market intervention.

Leavitt emphasized that the administration has consistently communicated its military objectives since the campaign's inception.

“From the outset, President Trump and his entire team have clearly articulated the objectives to the American public regarding what the US Military aims to achieve through these ongoing successful major combat operations,” she stated.

President Donald Trump had previously specified the mission in his public speeches.

“Our goals are clear. First, we’re dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities... Second, we’re obliterating their navy... Third, we’re ensuring that the world’s top sponsor of terrorism can never acquire a nuclear weapon... And finally, we’re making sure the Iranian regime can no longer arm, fund, and direct terrorist factions beyond their borders,” Trump articulated on March 2.

Senior defense officials have outlined similar operational aims.

“The mission is precisely defined: eliminate Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and the facilities that produce them, destroy its navy and vital security infrastructure, and obstruct their avenues to nuclear armament,” the US Defense Secretary stated on March 4.

Admiral Brad Cooper characterized the military operation as a significant endeavor aimed at diminishing Iran’s threat to the United States.

“Our military in the Middle East is engaged in an unparalleled operation to neutralize Iran’s capacity to threaten Americans, as they have been doing for almost fifty years,” Cooper mentioned.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the administration initially resisted a large-scale intervention in global oil markets, only to reverse that stance within hours, urging allies to back an unprecedented release of emergency oil reserves.

This shift was said to reflect a change in Trump’s stance as officials hurried to stabilize markets amid concerns that the conflict could disrupt energy supplies.

The New York Times reported separately that the administration might have misjudged how aggressively Iran would react to the military actions and the potential risks to global energy supplies through the Persian Gulf.

The report highlighted that oil prices surged and shipping disruptions occurred as tensions rose, prompting officials to seek measures to mitigate a potential economic crisis.

Leavitt defended the administration’s management of the energy situation, stating that the decision to release oil reserves aligns with Trump’s earlier commitments.

“President Trump previously indicated that he would judiciously utilize the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at the appropriate moment, and that moment is now,” she concluded.