Trump urges allies to ‘take’ fuel through Strait of Hormuz without U.S. help
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that countries affected by disruptions to jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz should act independently to secure their energy needs.
Trump suggested that the countries could purchase fuel from the United States or move to access shipments through the waterway without expecting American support.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump criticized allies he said declined to back Washington during recent confrontations with Iran, singling out the United Kingdom.
He wrote that countries unable to obtain jet fuel because of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz should “buy from the U.S.” or “go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT,” adding that the US “won’t be there to help you anymore.”
Trump claimed Iran had been “essentially decimated,” saying “the hard part is done,” and urged affected countries to “go get your own oil.”
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors, with a significant share of global oil and fuel shipments passing through the narrow waterway each day.
Any disruption to traffic in the strait has immediate global implications for energy markets, aviation fuel supplies and shipping routes.
Tensions in the Gulf have risen in recent weeks amid confrontations between U.S. and Iranian forces and concerns over the safety of commercial navigation.
Several countries dependent on Gulf energy imports have faced delays and increased costs as shipping companies reassessed routes and insurance risks.
Trump’s remarks reflect long-standing U.S. calls for allies to take greater responsibility for securing energy routes and maritime navigation in the region, particularly after disputes over burden-sharing within Western alliances and differing positions toward Iran.
There was no immediate official response from London or Tehran to the statement.