Trump tells allies to take control of Strait of Hormuz on their own
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The United States will no longer assist countries that refused to take part in efforts to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social.
"You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the USA won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us," the President wrote.
According to Trump, this applies to countries facing fuel supply problems due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
"All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused to get involved in the decapitation of Iran, I have a suggestion for you: number 1, buy from the US, we have plenty," he noted.
The US President also reiterated that Iran is "decimated" and that the main phase of the operation has already been completed.
"Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!" he added.
Situation around the Strait of Hormuz
Following the US and Israeli military operation against Iran, Tehran blocked the Strait of Hormuz — a key global energy artery. About 20% of the world’s oil consumption and a significant share of liquefied gas pass through this narrow passage.
Against this backdrop, Trump called on countries that receive energy supplies via the Strait of Hormuz to join efforts to unblock it.
He expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom would send their ships to patrol the region.
However, some allies, including the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Australia, Japan, and France, have already refused to participate in the military mission.
Later, G7 foreign ministers agreed to work on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but such a mission may only begin after a full cessation of hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
