Donald Trump has accused the US media of “virtual treason” as it reports that American intelligence indicates Iran retains substantial missile capabilities. “When the Fake News says that the Iranian enemy is doing well, Militarily, against us, it’s virtual TREASON in that it is such a false, and even preposterous, statement,” the US president wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. Trump’s rant comes as The New York Times reports that Iran has restored operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has effectively blocked the vital oil waterway during the war. The UK has announced it will send drones, jets and a warship to aid a multinational defensive mission to secure shipping through the waterway. Defence minister John Healey said Tuesday, “With our allies, this multinational mission will be defensive, independent and credible”. Iran has also threatened to start enriching weapons-grade uranium if Trump reopens the conflict, with the ceasefire agreement on “life support” after the US president dismissed Tehran’s latest peace proposal. Ebrahim Rezaei, Iran’s parliamentary national security and foreign policy commission spokesperson, said Tuesday that Tehran could enrich uranium up to 90 per cent purity if the country is attacked again.