U.S. President Donald Trump earlier posted a highly provocative message on Truth Social, issuing an ultimatum to allies such as the United Kingdom that have refused to participate in the “crippling Iran operation.” Trump said the United States will no longer provide assistance and demanded these countries summon the courage to go to the Strait of Hormuz to “take” oil on their own. He also promoted America’s abundant energy resources, saying that if allies run short on fuel, they can buy from the United States. Compiled and reported by BlockBeats.
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Geopolitical tensions have escalated again. U.S. President Donald Trump earlier delivered tough remarks on his social media platform Truth Social, criticizing allies—including the United Kingdom—for “refusing to take part” when U.S. forces strike the Iranian regime, and announcing that the United States will end its support for these countries’ energy security.
In his post, Trump singled out countries such as the United Kingdom, arguing that they should show “courage,” travel on their own to the Strait of Hormuz—currently marked by instability—and “directly take” the fuel they need. He criticized these countries for standing by while the United States carried out the “decapitate Iran” operation, and therefore said the U.S. has no obligation to continue protecting their energy supply lines.
“You have to start learning how to fight for yourselves. The United States will not be there to help you, just as you did not support us back then.”
In the message, Trump claimed that Iran has essentially been “Decimated,” and that the hardest part of the military operation has already been done. He issued an ultimatum to his allies: “Go get your own oil!”
In addition, Trump also made sure to pitch the advantages of U.S. domestic energy. He said that if these countries face supply shortages, they can choose to buy “Jet fuel” from the United States, because U.S. energy reserves are currently “very well-stocked.”