Trump tells allies affected by Hormuz disruption to buy U.S. oil or "take" the strait themselves

First covered Tuesday, March 31, 2026International AffairsWell-covered

The Facts

On Tuesday, Trump said countries unable to get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz should buy from the United States or go to the strait and "just TAKE IT."
Trump said the United States would not help those allies anymore, writing that they would have to "learn how to fight for yourself."
Trump specifically singled out the United Kingdom in his post as an example of a country affected by the Strait of Hormuz disruption.
Trump also criticized France in a separate post, saying it had been "VERY UNHELPFUL" and alleging it did not allow planes carrying military supplies to Israel to fly over French territory.
The comments came amid tensions between the Trump administration and some European allies over their refusal to become more involved in the war against Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy chokepoint through which about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
Multiple reports said the conflict has disrupted or choked off oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and contributed to higher energy prices.

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What did Trump say to countries affected by the Hormuz disruption?

He said countries that cannot get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz should either "buy from the U.S." or "go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT," and added that the U.S. would not help them anymore Investing.com,Straits Times,NDTV.

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

It is a narrow but crucial shipping route for global energy supplies. Reports in the source pool say about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through it, so disruption there can affect fuel availability and prices well beyond the region News18,Hindustan Times.

Why were the U.K. and France mentioned?

Trump criticized the U.K. for not joining the military action against Iran and separately accused France of being unhelpful by not allowing flights carrying military supplies to Israel to cross French territory CNBC,Forbes,Newsweek.

Trump tells allies affected by Hormuz disruption to buy U.S. oil or "take" the strait themselves

First covered Tuesday, March 31, 2026International AffairsWell-covered

The Facts

On Tuesday, Trump said countries unable to get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz should buy from the United States or go to the strait and "just TAKE IT."
Trump said the United States would not help those allies anymore, writing that they would have to "learn how to fight for yourself."
Trump specifically singled out the United Kingdom in his post as an example of a country affected by the Strait of Hormuz disruption.
Trump also criticized France in a separate post, saying it had been "VERY UNHELPFUL" and alleging it did not allow planes carrying military supplies to Israel to fly over French territory.
The comments came amid tensions between the Trump administration and some European allies over their refusal to become more involved in the war against Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy chokepoint through which about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes.
Multiple reports said the conflict has disrupted or choked off oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and contributed to higher energy prices.

Context

What did Trump say to countries affected by the Hormuz disruption?

Why is the Strait of Hormuz important?

Why were the U.K. and France mentioned?

Trump tells allies affected by Hormuz disruption to buy U.S. oil or "take" the strait themselves

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Trump tells allies affected by Hormuz disruption to buy U.S. oil or "take" the strait themselves

The Facts

Context

Wire services (3)

Independent coverage (50)

Facts first. Then every angle.