Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at key Western allies, including the United Kingdom and France, over their refusal to support recent military operations against Iran.
In a series of posts shared on his Truth Social platform early Tuesday, Trump criticised the countries for what he described as a lack of cooperation during efforts to strike Iran’s leadership. He took particular aim at the UK for maintaining neutrality and accused France of blocking U.S. military flights from using its airspace en route to Israel.
“I have a suggestion for you: Number one, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and number two, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just take it,” Trump said. “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.”
He added that Iran had already been significantly weakened and urged other countries to secure their own oil supplies, declaring, “The hard part is done. Go get your own oil.”
His comments come as global oil prices continue to surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Petrol prices in the United States have climbed past $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years, reflecting wider disruptions in energy supply.
The crisis has been worsened by instability around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments, where traffic has slowed significantly since the conflict began.
Iran, a major oil producer and member of OPEC, holds one of the world’s largest crude oil reserves, making the situation particularly sensitive for global energy markets.
As the conflict deepens, countries around the world are increasingly being forced to adopt stricter energy-saving measures to manage rising costs and supply uncertainties.
