WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump delivered sharp criticism Tuesday toward nations that declined to support recent U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, suggesting they should either purchase American petroleum or forcefully secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves.
In his statement, Trump specifically called out Britain and France for their lack of participation in what he described as a month-long conflict that has disrupted international markets, increased energy costs, and resulted in Iran blocking oil tanker passage through the strategic waterway.
“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,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
“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.
“The hard part is done. Go get your own oil!”
Trump additionally condemned France for denying military supply aircraft bound for Israel permission to cross through French airspace during the operations.
