‘Go Get Your Own Oil’: Trump Slams Nations Hit By Hormuz Fuel Crisis For Refusing To Back Iran Strikes

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday lashed out at countries struggling with fuel shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying they should stop depending on Washington and instead "get their own oil". His remarks came as the Iran-US conflict continued to intensify, with no visible sign of a pause in hostilities and global concerns growing over energy supply disruptions.

Trump Targets Nations Facing Jet Fuel Shortages

As the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked amid Iran's retaliatory action following US-Israeli strikes on February 28, countries reliant on the route for energy shipments are now facing a mounting fuel crisis. The narrow but crucial maritime passage handles nearly 20 per cent of the world's oil and gas supplies, making the ongoing disruption a major concern for global markets.

Trump, who has repeatedly urged other nations to support efforts to reopen the Strait, appeared frustrated by what he described as a lack of backing from allies during the military campaign against Iran. In particular, he took aim at countries that have suffered supply shortages but chose not to participate in the operation.

Trump's Sharp Message on Truth Social

In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump suggested that nations unable to secure jet fuel due to the blockade should either purchase supplies from the United States or take action themselves.

"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," the US President wrote on Truth Social.

The US President also repeated his claim that Iran has already been severely weakened in the conflict and said the difficult phase of the military operation was over.

"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," Trump posted on Truth Social," Trump added.

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Energy Fears

Trump has for weeks been calling on other countries to assist in efforts to restore movement through the Strait of Hormuz, where ships transporting oil and gas have come under Iranian projectile attacks. The closure of the route has sharply raised fears of a wider fuel and energy crunch, especially for countries dependent on Gulf exports.

The blockade came after Iran launched retaliatory attacks in response to the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. Since then, the key waterway has remained effectively paralysed, adding pressure on global supply chains and increasing geopolitical uncertainty.

Iran War Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

The broader war between Iran and the United States also continued to intensify on Tuesday, with both sides still exchanging strikes. Despite occasional suggestions from Trump that diplomatic efforts may be making progress, his public statements have continued to send mixed signals, alternating between talk of negotiations and warnings of a wider conflict.

In a major escalation, Iran's Isfahan city, home to one of the country's three nuclear enrichment sites, was attacked on Tuesday. Trump later shared footage of the strike on his Truth Social account without any caption, further drawing attention to the seriousness of the latest military developments.