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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after stepping off Air Force One, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Miami International Airport in Miami. Donald Trump has called on the UK to “go get your own oil” from the Strait of Hormuz in a new social media post. The US president has tried and failed to get western allies including the UK to support him in his offensive against Iran . After the US-Israeli strikes last month, Iran’s forces effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which transports a fifth of the world’s oil supply. The subsequent squeeze on fuel has caused a significant economic shock – and Trump has been trying to force Iran to negotiate as the global cost of living rises. Writing on TruthSocial, he said the UK should either buy jet fuel from the US or “build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait and just TAKE IT”. He said: “You’ve 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 UK government has insisted it is not concerned about oil shortages right now though there are worries about an energy crisis later in the year. Trump’s attack on Britain comes after Keir Starmer refused US requests to use British military bases for premptive strikes on Iran last month , before allowing American troops to use UK sites for “limited and defensive” strikes. The president also claimed: “Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!” Read Trump’s full TruthSocial post below: 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 U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT. You’ll have to start learning how to fight for yourself, the U.S.A. won’t be there to help you anymore, just like you weren’t there for us. Iran has been, essentially, decimated. The hard part is done. Go get your own oil! President DJT The US president also lashed out at France, claiming it will not allow planes headed to Israel, “loaded with military supplies” fly over French land. “France has been VERY UNHELPFUL with respect to the ‘Butcher of Iran’ who has been successfully eliminated! The USA will REMEMBER!” Trump wrote. Related... Ex-Royal Navy Officer Pours Cold Water On Trump's Attempt To Force Strait Of Hormuz Open Trump Unveils Teaser Video For His Presidential Library And... Um... Wow Oh The Irony: Trump Trashes ‘Sleepy Joe Biden’ Just Days After Getting Caught Dozing Off At Cabinet Meeting
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