"Get oil from Hormuz yourself or buy from US", Trump tells ally nations

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivered a blunt message to countries affected by the fuel crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, urging them to either purchase oil from the United States or “learn to fight” for their own energy security. His remarks come as the crucial global shipping route remains disrupted amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas supplies pass, has been effectively deadlocked following Iran’s retaliatory strikes against US-Israeli military actions. The disruption has severely impacted global energy flows, triggering fuel shortages and price volatility across several countries dependent on Gulf oil shipments.

Expressing frustration over what he described as a lack of support from allies during the conflict, Trump suggested two options for affected nations: buying oil directly from the United States or asserting control over the strait themselves. “Build up some courage… and just take it,” he said, adding that countries must begin to defend their own interests without relying on American intervention.

Trump further escalated his rhetoric by stating that the United States may no longer extend the same level of support to allies who did not back its operations against Iran. He claimed that Iran had been “essentially decimated” and insisted that the “hard part” of the conflict was already complete, while urging nations to secure their own energy supplies.

The remarks come amid continued military escalation between Iran and US-led forces, with no immediate signs of de-escalation. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has intensified global economic concerns, particularly around energy security, inflation, and supply chain disruptions, as markets closely monitor developments in the region.