Lars Bavanger
Monocle's Oslo correspondent reporting on Norwegian news, including royal family coverage and energy market impacts.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
Why the US is pressing Japan for help with Iran
Lars Bavanger, Oslo correspondent covering royal affairs and energy markets. Andrew Muller, satirical commentator with sharp weekly takeaways. Gorana Gerjic, security correspondent reviewing international press. They discuss Trump pressing Japan to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic rituals and costs in the US–Japan alliance, renewed Gulf attacks and the munitions toll, plus reactions across Europe.
